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Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...

Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.

4-H volunteers, youth members and staff are invited to join us on Jan. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. for the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Project Development Committee (PDC) Kickoff Webinar.

Fruit and vegetable production: Crop planning to meet production goals ...

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

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

Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...

Aphids are very common insects and are found on most plants in yards and gardens. In most cases they cause little or no damage to the health of plants. Signs of severe aphid feeding are twisted and ...

Bed bugs bite people and feed on blood. They hide and can be challenging to see. They are great hitchhikers and can easily be moved by travelers. If you have bed bugs, don’t panic, they can be ...

Several fungicides are available for use against anthracnose. They may not provide adequate control if there is not good coverage of fruit and leaves. Commercial growers should refer to the Midwest ...

Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases. Disinfecting ...