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Easter lily care: enjoying a spring classic beyond the holiday

These pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers became symbols of hope and renewal. If you purchased or were gifted one of these ...
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Habitat at home: How communities can strengthen ecosystems together

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in being caretakers.
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What nature says about spring's progress in Minnesota

With the first day of spring behind us, Minnesota gardeners are feeling a little antsy, and who can blame us? Even if ...
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Emergency planning for agritourism operations

Welcoming visitors onto a farm creates meaningful connections — but it also comes with added responsibility for safety and preparedness.
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4-H volunteer information session

Join us to learn about how 4-H utilizes volunteers to create meaningful impacts for young people across Minnesota.In this session, you will learnHow 4-H volunteers create community impactThe variety o ...
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Extension in Polk County

Polk County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.
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Tuberous begonias

Tuberous begonia flowers come in many different colors and shapes. Use tuberous begonias to brighten shady spots in your yard. Tuberous begonias are not hardy in Minnesota and can either be grown as ...
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Growing stone fruits in the home garden

Apricots, cherries, peaches and plums are called stone fruits because they have large pits or stones at their centers. Stone fruit trees are easy to grow, provided you accept a few limitations in ...
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Squash vine borers

The squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins. It is active from mid-June through July. In-home gardens ...
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Safe food temperatures: Heating and cooling

Temperature is one of the most important factors in keeping food safe. The danger zone is the ideal temperature range for most food-borne illness-causing microorganisms to multiply rapidly. Whether ...
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Preserving food at home: Fruit spreads

There are a variety of fruit spreads you can make and preserve at home. Once prepared, these fruit spreads may be canned for shelf-stable storage, refrigerated for immediate use or frozen. For recipes ...
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Growing collards and kale in home gardens

Grow where you have not grown cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, mustard, turnip or rutabaga for the past four years. Direct seed or start indoors in April. For fall ...