Use soil moisture and soil temperature to guide seed planting decisions.
Dakota Gardener
The best way to grow soil organic matter and microbes in your garden is to simply do less work.
Exotic vegetable varieties can be fun to grow and delicious to eat.
Though a very narrow window, North Dakota is in the middle of maple syrup season right now.
Gray snow mold is a common fungal disease that affects turfgrass and is worst in years with early and persistent snow. (NDSU photo)
The right amount of water is crucial for growing new seedlings.
Though sweet potatoes grow better in the tropics, it is possible to grow them in North Dakota.
March is a great time to prune trees for a number of reasons.
Knowing which flowers thrive in the region's soils and summer climate is an important consideration when planning a garden.
Starting seeds too early may result in weak plants.
Growing beans is an easy way to fall in love with gardening.
Wildlife can be hard on trees in the middle of winter.
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.
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