Understanding the site and the growing conditions, such as the amount of light, soil type and planting space available for each plant. Knowledge of your or your client’s needs and desires for the ...

Hooked on wildlife watching Patrick Brejcha couldn’t believe his eyes when he checked his trail camera: a bald eagle, wild turkey and crow were side by side, eating from the same food source inches ...

Anthracnose is a common fungal disease of shade trees that results in leaf spots, cupping or curling of leaves and early leaf drop. In Minnesota, anthracnose is most common in cool, wet spring weather ...

How to compost in home gardens.Unenclosed compost piles are uncommon in an urban setting since they usually spread out and become unsightly. Enclosing your compost pile in a structure keeps materials ...

Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturists.

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

There are many affordable plant-based ingredients that can be used instead of eggs to create delicious meals.

Featured events Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025 Minnesota State Fair livestock encampment Minnesota State Fairgrounds Event subject (s): 4-H Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Friday, ...

Find Extension in your community.County list Extension also partners to deliver programs in tribal communities.

Extension engages Minnesotans to strengthen the social, civic, economic and technological capacity of their communities.

Good communication is necessary for successful group work. Learn how to create guidelines to help your meetings be effective and fair.

Profitable corn yields are the result of wisely using several production inputs. Effectively, but not excessively, using fertilizer is just one part of the crop production puzzle.Fertilizer management ...