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Habitat at home: How communities can strengthen ecosystems together

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in being caretakers.
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Tuberous begonias

Tuberous begonia flowers come in many different colors and shapes. Use tuberous begonias to brighten shady spots in your yard. Tuberous begonias are not hardy in Minnesota and can either be grown as ...
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Growing stone fruits in the home garden

Apricots, cherries, peaches and plums are called stone fruits because they have large pits or stones at their centers. Stone fruit trees are easy to grow, provided you accept a few limitations in ...
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Tomato viruses

There are more than a dozen viruses that can infect tomatoes. The most common viruses in Minnesota are tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Viruses can cause foliar and fruit ...
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What nature says about spring's progress in Minnesota

With the first day of spring behind us, Minnesota gardeners are feeling a little antsy, and who can blame us? Even if ...
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How to donate homegrown produce to a food shelf

Food shelves are vital resources for keeping our communities nourished. As a gardener, you can positively contribute to your ...
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Emergency planning for agritourism operations

Welcoming visitors onto a farm creates meaningful connections — but it also comes with added responsibility for safety and preparedness.
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4-H volunteer information session

Join us to learn about how 4-H utilizes volunteers to create meaningful impacts for young people across Minnesota.In this session, you will learnHow 4-H volunteers create community impactThe variety o ...
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April 4-H State Ambassador update

Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Sydney O. encourages youth to take a chance on themselves and try something new in 4-H. She ...
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Rural entrepreneurs lead the way — but say support still falls short

Across Minnesota and Wisconsin, entrepreneurship is alive and well — and, in many cases, thriving more in rural communities ...
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Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Kickoff

Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Kickoff Step right up for the 2026 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge (E ...
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Master Gardener Lewis Struthers receives prestigious award

If you’ve spent any time around the Douglas County Master Gardener Program over the past two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lewis Struthers.