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Haskap, also known as honeyberries, captivate consumers and bring cold-hardy fruit-producing states closer together to share knowledge.
Learn how to take care of houseplants at this stage of summer, and be on the lookout for garden pests. Remember to tend to your trees and shrubs, especially after harsh weather.
Join scientists from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab for a survey of the bumble bees at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.
Foliage color, lack of flowering or overall vigor can be signs of when fertilizer is needed. If growth rate and needle color are normal for a particular variety, fertilization is not necessary. It is ...
How to inventory your field, to find a yield-maximizing variety A guide to seed quality, maturity and other key factors. Buying tips: How many varieties to purchase, traits to ignore and more. List of ...
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When growers follow research-based strategies for planting corn in Minnesota, they position themselves to maximize yield and economic return. The most favorable soil temperature. Optimal planting ...
During periods of consistent rainfall, a well-established tree or shrub will need little additional water. But during long periods without rainfall, established trees and shrubs can suffer or die ...
How soybean plants develop: Descriptions of vegetative and reproductive growth stages, from emergence to flowering to maturation.
Diverse woodlands provide wonderful habitats for native pollinators. We’re shedding some light on how woodlands can be managed with pollinators in mind.
Guide to corn development stages and handling frost, flooding, dry conditions, wind, hail and other issues that arise during the Minnesota growing season.
Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...