Seed libraries provide free access to seeds and educate communities about gardening, serving as hubs for sharing local plant knowledge and resources. Master Gardener volunteers play a key role in ...

Even if your yard still looks like February, you can give your garden an early boost. A few lights, a handful of seeds, and an hour of prep can bring spring a little closer, no matter what the ...

Healing gardens rely on intentional plant choices and a simple, soothing design to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being, helping us unwind and reconnect with nature.

In this event series, young chefs will participate in a fun, hands-on cooking experience where they will cook tasty, colorful ...

Japanese beetles are almost as irritating as mosquitoes. This course is designed to help you create an Integrated Pest Management plan to eliminate Japanese beetles as one of the biggest annoyances in ...

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

Shovel out mud. Remove wall interior surfaces and insulation. Scrub walls and floors and then disinfect with bleach solution. Dry thoroughly before rebuilding. Cleaning up from a flood can seem like a ...

I feel like it’s my purpose to carry that torch and keep building a culture of health and wellness in the community.” Educators handwriting nutrition posters in the 1960s. Extension archives. The ...

Learn how to stay safe while ice fishing and explore the history of this winter tradition! You’ll discover how to find the best fishing spots, catch fish, and the essentials of ice fishing safety.

Economic impact includes direct, indirect, and induced effects. Direct effects are the initial change in the economy. For festivals and events, this is spending by attendees. It includes spending both ...

Think you need a big backyard to grow a garden? Think again. Whether you’ve got a sunny balcony, a front stoop, or just a few feet of patio, container gardening lets you turn even the smallest space ...

January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts ...