Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Ellianna H. shares the experience of refurbishing and showing a 1952 camper for the state fair and looks ahead to October with National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10.

Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong. Minnesota 4-H State ...

Raised beds can give you a head start on gardening in the spring by warming up the soil earlier in the season. Raised beds can be made from wood, metal, or other materials like bricks, cinder blocks, ...

You can find many answers on this website. Get research-based answers from local Master Gardener volunteers by filling out the form below. To submit your question, fill out the Ask Extension form. An ...

Our Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to develop and implement on-farm food safety plans. If you need to have an audit, the first thing you ...

Learn about the latest advances in agricultural drainage, water management, and conservation through expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking with researchers and industry professionals ...

The 2024 Minnesota 4-H Beef Interview winners proudly display their prize chair. Livestock interviews are designed to further enhance educational opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock.

Echinacea may reseed and produce young plants that usually wait to bloom till their second year. Native plants have naturally evolved in a specific region over thousands of years. They are ...

A drip hose delivers water to the soil for a deeper soak. This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can ...

January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts ...

Frostings and dessert fillings are a creative and delicious way to elevate your baked goods, customize your product, and add value. As a cottage food producer, it's crucial to ensure your desserts ...

As Minnesota gardeners look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s becoming the backbone of modern gardening. From no-till methods to composting and creating ...