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.

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

Gardeners have the option of watching online at home or at a participating NDSU Extension County Office.

Educational sessions include information on new and exciting plants, gardening for birds, strategies to prevent insect pests and many more.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

NDSU Extension is now accepting applications for the 2025 Extension Master Gardener Core Course.

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.

Prevent herbicide errors by thoroughly reading herbicide labels, and properly applying herbicides based on your lawn needs and the time of year.

Fungi, bacteria and molds have an important function in our gardens, as they help decompose plant material.

The field day will showcase some of the exciting research being conducted in the horticulture department at NDSU.

Many different insecticides are available to protect your garden harvest.

Many herbs are easy to grow in North Dakota gardens and are a fun way to add flavor, aroma and texture to your favorite foods.

The event will feature walking tours of the annual and perennial flower gardens.

If you are looking for a pop of color in your garden this fall, consider adding ornamental cabbage and kale.

A bee lawn combines flowering plants for pollinators with low maintenance turfgrass.

Herbicide misuse can cause problems for lawns, gardens and trees.

By implementing cost-saving strategies, you can create a high-production home garden without breaking the bank.

Hostas thrive in shade to dappled-shade areas, perfect for planting under trees or in heavily-shaded areas of the yard.

Millipedes eat decaying plant material helping to cycle nutrients in the garden.

Squash has been a staple of gardens in the Dakotas for centuries.

Numerous earthworm castings in lawns can be unsightly in spring.

Forcing rhubarb is a growing technique that is used for an earlier and tastier rhubarb harvest.