Multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) is also known as Asian lady beetle, Halloween lady beetle, and Japanese lady beetle. The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to ...

State Ambassador Madison shares her excitement for BLU and encourages 4-H youth to organize a community food drive as part of the statewide service project.

Scallions (Allium fistulosum), also called bunching onions and green onions, have green and white stalks that do not form bulbs. You can chop and eat them as a raw condiment on top of soups and other ...

Each year, the National Garden Bureau highlights standout crops, and for 2025, Calendula—also known as pot marigold—takes the spotlight as the “Annual of the Year.” Loved for its vibrant blooms and ...

Learn about mental health interventions, how to begin conversations about mental well-being, and find resources for professionals.

Youth language is ever-evolving and serves an important role in development. It is more than slang—it's key in creating ...

Pickled beets, pears and cake(!), kimchi, and flavored vinegar are on top of some cottage foods menus this year. You can make them safely by following standard recipes and testing pH.

Due to differences in equipment and required food safety processes, a wider variety of commercially prepared freeze-dried foods are available than those sold by cottage food producers. As the number ...

Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help ...

Apply for scholarships, grants and awards available to college-bound 4-H members and alumni. Scholarship recipients must give a written statement of their accomplishments related to the scholarship ...

The best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota gardeners, homeowners and hobbyists to grow healthy lawns, landscapes and gardens. Listen to Smart Gardens podcasts. Take advantage of nice ...

Dill grows best in a well drained, slightly acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Dill does not transplant easily. Sow seeds directly into the ground where the plants are to grow. Growing dill indoors ...