Wildlife can be hard on trees in the middle of winter.
Dakota Gardener
Now is the time to prepare your supplies for starting seeds.
Though the colors of winter are understated, they are still fascinating if you look a little closer.
Incorporating native flowering plants into your garden, teaching a child to garden or keeping a garden journal are all resolutions you might have for your garden in 2022.
You can repurpose your real Christmas tree as a bird feeding station.
Haskap fruits are larger and sweeter than blueberries, and thrive in North Dakota soils and climate.
Non-timber forest products can include firewood and wild-harvested foods, such as Nanking cherries.
The story of how poinsettias became a symbol of the holiday season.
Air plants are popular because of their low-maintenance care.
Cider apple trees may be ordered now from fruit nurseries.
One of the most common problems for plant parents are insects.
Sour cherries make for tasty treats.
Neon pumpkins are guaranteed to ripen before Halloween, even in the far northern regions of our state.
Rabbits and voles kill more trees each winter than cold temperatures do.
Soil health is the foundation for growing great vegetables.
Different fruits and vegetables require different storage conditions.
The secret to killing perennial weeds such as dandelions and thistles is to get the herbicide down into their roots.
The chemistry of autumn colors is fascinating.
To preserve plants for next year and to save money, consider lifting and overwintering your expensive tender bulbs.
Saving seeds to plant next year can be a gamble but it is worth a try.
A horticulturist offers tips on helping strengthen your lawn before winter.
Pockets of unique forests can be found throughout North Dakota.
Late-season blooms play an important role in sustaining native bee and butterfly populations.
Try growing some garlic in your garden this fall.
The best way to stop blossom end rot is to get more calcium to the tomatoes.
North Dakota is home to tree species in unexpected places.
Walking the fine line between over- and underwatering requires good technique and a knowledge of plant science.
Kohlrabi is a tasty but odd-shaped vegetable.
Long-lived perennials such as trees have to be tough to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
The leaf cutter bee is an important native pollinator.
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