Saving seeds to plant next year can be a gamble but it is worth a try.
Dakota Gardener
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.
When gardening with kids, keep in mind that they will take to gardening in different ways, depending on their age and personalities.
North Dakota has more acres of aronia than any other fruit.
What’s going on with the trees in your area?
An herb garden can be a ready-made sensory garden for children.
Lawn trends are moving toward practices that balance green space with plant diversity for wildlife and pollinators.
Look for varieties that ripen early, resist diseases and produce good yields of delicious fruits.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week highlight the importance of tree species diversity and the role of firewood in the spread of this harmful insect.
Consider elevating your gardens or using fine-mesh fencing to keep rabbits out.
Take advantage of the weather by direct seeding some cool-season crops.
Make every drop of water count when watering during a drought.
Make sure you match the species of tree you want to plant with the site you’ve chosen for it.
Vertical farms produce fresh leafy greens and herbs in indoor environments for sale in a local urban area.
Easter lilies are a popular plant this time of year.
Now is the best time of the year to prune a fruit tree.
If the weather stays dry, North Dakota’s trees likely will be highly stressed.
The timing and type of pruning make a difference.
Artificial lights are key to starting seeds indoors successfully.
Hundreds of North Dakota gardeners test vegetable and fruit varieties for NDSU every year.
Tree rings have stories to tell.
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