Dedicated University of Minnesota Extension Master Naturalist and Master Gardener volunteers have worked to keep the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center open on weekends, in addition to providing ...

Deana's cottage food journey didn’t begin with a generations-old recipe or a lifelong passion for baking. Instead, it started as a passing joke.

New checklists help residents protect their homes with science-based steps tailored to major climate and weather threats: wind and hail, flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, and snow and ice.

University of Minnesota Extension 4-H spotlights the impact volunteers have on youth and their communities through the Salute to Excellence award and the Northern Lights honor.

University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota State Fair have partnered to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the ...

Successful gardening starts with good timing. With wide temperature swings, late frosts, and a short growing season, planting based on soil temperature, air temperature, and crop type is far more ...

Find photos and identifying characteristics that’ll help you identify common Minnesota weeds.

Use these characteristics to help identify broadleaf weed seedlings. Broadleaf weed seedlings, in contrast to the grasses, usually have wider leaves with net-like venation. Broadleaves are dicots and ...

The growing season in high tunnels is typically longer, and yields of certain crops like tomatoes and cucumbers are significantly higher than crops grown in the field. Increased yield potential ...

Start watching for early spring bulbs and don't rake the lawn just yet.

Summer brings even more opportunities for 4-H’ers to learn, lead and serve. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Jordan B. shares more about these opportunities, including YELLO and 4-H camp. Related topics ...