These pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers became symbols of hope and renewal. If you purchased or were gifted one of these ...

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in being caretakers.

With the first day of spring behind us, Minnesota gardeners are feeling a little antsy, and who can blame us? Even if ...

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Sydney O. encourages youth to take a chance on themselves and try something new in 4-H. She ...

Welcoming visitors onto a farm creates meaningful connections — but it also comes with added responsibility for safety and preparedness.

Join us to learn about how 4-H utilizes volunteers to create meaningful impacts for young people across Minnesota.In this session, you will learnHow 4-H volunteers create community impactThe variety o ...

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

Tuberous begonia flowers come in many different colors and shapes. Use tuberous begonias to brighten shady spots in your yard. Tuberous begonias are not hardy in Minnesota and can either be grown as ...

There are more than a dozen viruses that can infect tomatoes. The most common viruses in Minnesota are tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Viruses can cause foliar and fruit ...

Apricots, cherries, peaches and plums are called stone fruits because they have large pits or stones at their centers. Stone fruit trees are easy to grow, provided you accept a few limitations in ...

Temperature is one of the most important factors in keeping food safe. The danger zone is the ideal temperature range for most food-borne illness-causing microorganisms to multiply rapidly. Whether ...

Methods for determining the amount of needed fertilizer and applying it. Organic and inorganic phosphorus sources. How fertilizers are manufactured and how crops respond to them. How crop type, ...