Advice from University of Minnesota Extension horticulture specialists on selecting and caring for trees and shrubs for your home landscape.

Raised bed gardening is a simple technique that can improve the health and productivity of your garden.

County fair season is the perfect time to show off your garden’s best flowers and maybe earn a ribbon or two along the way.

Polk County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Thriving by Design, strengthening 4-H clubs through reflection, gathering input and setting goals is the 2025 4-H leadership training for 4-H volunteers and youth leaders. Both youth and adult partici ...

Wet, humid weather has created ideal conditions for fungal and bacterial diseases, and alert growers know it’s time to scout, clean up, and protect the harvest.

The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 28 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...

The University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities.

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...

Minnesota 4-H Western Heritage is not a project, but an activity to help youth explore and preserve western heritage.