Gardening is a great way to get in more physical activity along with growing nutritious foods to incorporate into your daily diet.

Salvia, in the mint family, makes a great flower for mass plantings in garden beds and grows well in containers.

We have some things we can do to make winters a little easier on trees.

Okra is usually thought of as a southern vegetable but with a little knowledge we can grow it in our northern gardens.

We all need to eat more vegetables, and cucumbers are a delicious snack to grow and enjoy.

Try growing some garlic in your garden this fall.

Since 2008, NDSU Extension has worked with hundreds of families to identify the best varieties for our state.

Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas, as they are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer.

Sunflower varieties are now available that bloom in 50 to 60 days.

Artificial lights are key to starting seeds indoors successfully.