Social wasps are a group of related insects belonging primarily to the family Vespidae(sometimes called vespid wasps). Being social means many individuals share one nest. Solitary wasps and bees nest ...

To submit your question, fill out the Ask Extension form. An Extension Master Gardener volunteer will reply by email within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. Answers to questions received from this ...

Like other plants in the potato family (which includes eggplants, peppers, and tobacco), tomatoes are heat-loving plants that require a long, frost-free season and full sun. The long, hot, sunny days ...

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

This fall, the 4-H Plant Science program invites youth in grades 3-5 to embark on an exciting plant science journey!Join us for three interactive, 30-minute virtual sessions held on the fourth Monday ...

Help trees and shrubs recover after harsh weather. Don’t mow heat-stressed lawns. And harvest regularly to keep your vegetable and herb plants productive.

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.

Avian influenza harms poultry flocks especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...

When a tornado swept through southeast Minnesota in June, Owl Bluff Farm in Houston County took a hit. The experience underscored just how vulnerable Minnesota farms can be to severe weather and how ...

Advice from University of Minnesota Extension horticulture specialists on selecting and caring for trees and shrubs for your home landscape.

Raised bed gardening is a simple technique that can improve the health and productivity of your garden.

County fair season is the perfect time to show off your garden’s best flowers and maybe earn a ribbon or two along the way.