Hooked on wildlife watching Patrick Brejcha couldn’t believe his eyes when he checked his trail camera: a bald eagle, wild turkey and crow were side by side, eating from the same food source inches ...

Understanding the site and the growing conditions, such as the amount of light, soil type and planting space available for each plant. Knowledge of your or your client’s needs and desires for the ...

How to compost in home gardens.Unenclosed compost piles are uncommon in an urban setting since they usually spread out and become unsightly. Enclosing your compost pile in a structure keeps materials ...

Social wasps are a group of related insects belonging primarily to the family Vespidae (sometimes called vespid wasps). Being social means many individuals share one nest. Solitary wasps and bees nest ...

Anthracnose is a common fungal disease of shade trees that results in leaf spots, cupping or curling of leaves and early leaf drop. In Minnesota, anthracnose is most common in cool, wet spring weather ...

Use the form To submit your question, fill out the Ask Extension form. An Extension Master Gardener volunteer will reply by email within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. Answers to questions received ...

Fruit jellies are semisolid, preserved mixtures of fruit juice and sugar. Jelly making is a good way to preserve fruit flavors for enjoyment throughout the year. Fruit jelly is a fairly ...

What pests can it control? Diatomaceous earth works best on insects and other pests that are softer bodied. It is most likely effective against soft-bodied pests like slugs, but unlikely to have a ...

Legumes are valuable sources of protein and of soil nitrogen fertility. We recommend applying inoculant when growing a legume for the first time.

Fall is the best time for almost everything you’ve been waiting to do for your lawn, so consider all your options and get them on your home calendar.

Instead of waiting until a frost, use a few simple, smart guidelines to decide when to harvest your apples.

Are you ready to lead and facilitate your next in-person and hybrid meeting? Start planning and get prepared by learning about the Eight Ps to consider.