Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturalists.

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.

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.

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 ...

Avian influenza harms poultry flocks especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...

Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, all in the plant genus Rubus. Raspberries can be grown successfully in most areas of Minnesota.Three main types that can be grown in ...

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.

Freezing fresh fruit can involve less equipment and require less time than other food preservation techniques. Fresh fruits have a short shelf life because ripening enzymes change the texture and ...

Blanching is an important step in preserving vegetables for both food safety and quality. Fresh vegetables should be blanched before freezing, drying, or dehydrating to kill bacteria that might be on ...

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

Home Home and financial management Disaster preparedness and recovery How to prepare for a disaster Organize a grab-and-go file Have you ever wondered what you would do if you became a victim of a ...