Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them at the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, August 7, at the annual ...

Haskap, also known as honeyberries, captivate consumers and bring cold-hardy fruit-producing states closer together to share knowledge.

Learn how to take care of houseplants at this stage of summer, and be on the lookout for garden pests. Remember to tend to your trees and shrubs, especially after harsh weather.

Foliage color, lack of flowering or overall vigor can be signs of when fertilizer is needed. If growth rate and needle color are normal for a particular variety, fertilization is not necessary. It is ...

How to inventory your field, to find a yield-maximizing variety A guide to seed quality, maturity and other key factors. Buying tips: How many varieties to purchase, traits to ignore and more. List of ...

During periods of consistent rainfall, a well-established tree or shrub will need little additional water. But during long periods without rainfall, established trees and shrubs can suffer or die ...

Diverse woodlands provide wonderful habitats for native pollinators. We’re shedding some light on how woodlands can be managed with pollinators in mind.

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

To fertilize or not to fertilize? We explain the why, when, what and how of feeding your garden and house plants to keep them healthy and growing throughout the season.

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

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.