Extension SNAP-Ed staff share personal stories in a video campaign designed to spark conversations about masculinity and build a culture of healthy men.

Rooted in learning Master Gardener Rachel Newman bridges classroom and community at The Learning Garden. Visitors to The Learning Garden enthusiastically harvest tomatoes with guidance from Master ...

Cottage food producers are small-scale, home-based food businesses that are an important part of our local economy, and they rely on community support to thrive.

The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...

Lake County Master Gardeners are excited to announce the return of the North Shore Mystery Garden Tour! Join us at the Marek Community Garden as we begin our tour of three local gardens. Learn about ...

Washington County 4-H is excited to share the 2025 July Day Camps! The day camps run from July 7th-10th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. July 7th, 8th, and 10th will be at the Washington County Fairgrounds and ...

How to Mulch Prep the area: remove weeds and water the soil. Apply 2–4 inches: too little won’t help; too much can suffocate roots. Keep it off stems: avoid piling mulch against plant stems or tree ...

What to Grow The beauty of container gardening is that you can grow almost anything—flowers, herbs, vegetables, even small fruit trees. For beginners, herbs like basil, thyme, and parsley are easy ...

April 15 - informational meeting Will include live demonstrations, but please do not bring your dog. Will include live demonstrations, but please do not bring your dog. April 29 - mandatory safety ...

Support local wildlife: Native plants provide essential food and habitat for wildlife, including birds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Many native plants produce nectar, pollen, and seeds ...

Minnesota farmers faced another challenging year in 2024, with net farm income continuing to decline. Falling crop prices, coupled with below-trendline crop yields, resulted in low incomes, especially ...

As we step into 2025, garden design is evolving to reflect our growing appreciation for nature, sustainability, and personal well-being. This year, several exciting trends are emerging that promise to ...