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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selecting trees and shrubs for your landscape Plant Elements of Design plant selection tool Gardening in the shade — how to create gardens in shady areas in your yard. Recommended trees and plants for ...

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 ...

Like other plants in the potato family (which includes eggplants, peppers, and tobacco), tomatoes are heat-loving plants that require a long, frost-free season and full sun. The long, hot, sunny days ...

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

Quick facts Sowbugs, millipedes and centipedes are not true insects but are arthropods related to insects. They are not harmful to people, food, clothes, furniture, or other items within homes. They ...