Big Moose, Captain Jack, Early Giant and Large Marge are some of the large pumpkin varieties that have done well in previous North Dakota home garden trials.

While using the common name of trees allows for easy communication among regional audiences, using the scientific name ensures clear communication about the correct genus and species.

The tradition of planting potatoes on Good Friday is thought to have originated in Ireland.

The Kratky method is a simple, low-maintenance way to grow plants hydroponically, meaning without soil.

In North Dakota, there are 10 native species of milkweed, and the plant is often seen in ditches and sunny areas.

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

NDSU Extension invites gardeners to test new vegetable varieties that are sure to be delicious.

March is a great time to prune trees.

The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park is a wonderful winter sanctuary for the family.

Houseplants can bring people joy and give you something to tend to, even on the coldest days.

There are many ways for gardeners to keep their green thumbs busy while they wait for spring.

With Valentine's day right around the corner, Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension horticulture agent, offers some tips to get the most out of your fresh flower purchase.

Creating an inventory of ash trees in your yard is the first step to managing the invasive pest.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the monarch as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

According to Google Trends, the most asked gardening question for North Dakota was, “What is my hardiness zone?”

Now is a good time to reflect on your 2024 garden and set gardening goals for 2025.

Over the past four years of publication, Dakota Gardener column topics have ranged from roots and earthworms to the best vegetable varieties, proper watering and why leaves change color.

NDSU Extension horticulturist, Tom Kalb, shares what varieties performed well in the 2024 home garden variety trials.

Over the past 15 years, personnel from the North Dakota Forest Service (NDFS) have completed inventories of the public trees – those on boulevards, parks and other public lands – for a number of towns.

In addition to being part of Christmas culture and tradition, mistletoe is also a habitat and food source for birds.

Amaryllis are a popular holiday plant because they bloom indoors during the winter, adding color and festive cheer to the home.

Crotons are popular and easy-to-care-for plants with colorful foliage.

Different than sweet corn and field corn, popcorn is a type of corn with kernels that burst when heated.

Providing seeds for birds is wonderful, but providing a home for birds is even more rewarding.

While shelterbelts aren’t perfect, the fact remains that they provide a number of services that are considerably valuable.

Before winter is upon us, gardeners should consider protecting tender roses.

Garden journals are a great way to keep track of the random notes and ideas that might come up while you are gardening.

Though the focus is generally on pumpkins through the fall season, gourds also should be able to share the spotlight.

There are some good reasons to leave plant debris in your landscape over winter including providing habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and improving soil health.

A member of the tobacco family, Only the Lonely grows a full five feet tall and serves as a striking background to any flower garden.