Fresh produce may become contaminated with dirt and bacteria at any point during its journey from farm to table. Washing produce before preparing and eating can remove bacteria that may cause ...

Compost can be a valuable source of organic matter for gardeners and farmers. It can improve the soil’s ability to absorb and store water as well as hold plant nutrients. Applied at heavy rates, ...

Chidi Chidozie, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and his crew plant Nigerian garden favorites at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Know which turfgrass species and characteristics you want for your lawn before shopping for seed. Seed mixes can contain more than grass seed; make sure you get the seed quality and species you want.

Tillage contributes negatively to soil health over time. Tillage breaks the soil into smaller pieces, making it more susceptible to compaction and erosion. By reducing the intensity or frequency of ...

Horseradish, Armoracia rusticana, is a large-leaved, hardy European perennial herb that has been a culinary favorite for more than 3,000 years. This fiery herb thrives in temperate climates and in the ...

An all-purpose fertilizer is the best option to start with for container plants. Follow the label on fertilizers to avoid over-fertilizing plants. Depending on the size of the container and the ...

Cannas and calla lilies are available in many different flower colors and leaf types and make a dramatic, tropical statement in the garden and in containers. Canna and calla lilies are grown as summer ...

Many blueberry varieties grown in the Upper Midwest were bred for this climate by the University of Minnesota, making them right at home in the Minnesota home garden. Blueberry leaves turn stunning ...

Dill grows best in a well drained, slightly acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Dill does not transplant easily. Sow seeds directly into the ground where the plants are to grow. Growing dill indoors ...

Healthy garden soil with earthworms and worm burrows. Soil is so much more than dirt. Soil is a living ecosystem, a large community of living organisms linked together through nutrient cycles and ...

Whether it’s a roadside shed or a repurposed hay wagon displaying goods, Minnesota farmstands serve as direct sales points that connect producers with consumers.