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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 ...
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 ...
When a tornado swept through southeast Minnesota, Owl Bluff Farm experienced how vulnerable Minnesota farms can be to severe weather and how valuable it is to have tools that offer stability when the ...
Help trees and shrubs recover after harsh weather. Don’t mow heat-stressed lawns. And harvest regularly to keep your vegetable and herb plants productive.
Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree sizes, ages, and canopy openings provide structural diversity.
There are many affordable plant-based ingredients that can be used instead of eggs to create delicious meals.
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a short, two-hour program that teaches simple tools to help someone who is struggling to shift their mental health trajectory back to a place of ...
Featured events Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025 Minnesota State Fair livestock encampment Minnesota State Fairgrounds Event subject (s): 4-H Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Friday, ...
Evergreens provide year-round color and texture. Planting and caring for evergreens takes an investment of time and money, and so it is important to make the right decisions when choosing these plants ...
Using data collected from over 13,000 weather stations during a 30-year period, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map provides higher resolution and more accurate zonal information.
Inspecting and cleaning plants before bringing them back inside can reduce the chances of pests like mealybugs from taking up winter residence in your house.
Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 40,000 young people every year. We offer out-of-school, hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in ...