Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas. They are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer. Every year I work with over 300 gardeners to test promising varieties. Our team loves[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year
Welcome to 2025! It is the time of year that we often hear the saying, “New year, new me.” Everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions. Now is a great time for gardeners to reflect on the past growing season and set their[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Time flies
The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month. Some writers may write[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Top vegetable varieties in 2024
The first step to growing a great vegetable garden is to select the best varieties. Which varieties grow best in Dakota gardens? The answer is simple. To identify the best varieties for gardeners in the Dakotas, we need to test the varieties[...]
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Innovative farm in Sawyer grows local crops during North Dakota winters
Winter in North Dakota might conjure images of snow drifts and frigid air, but for Quinn Renfandt near Minot, it’s a season of growth. Through clever innovation like geothermal greenhouses, local food isn’t hibernating—it’s thriving. This isn’t just about fresh produce; it’s[...]
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With Gardening Decisions on the Horizon, One Variety Peas Outperforms the Others
There is nothing better than eating fresh peas in the garden. You pop open a pea pod and the green pearls inside are as sweet as candy. At North Dakota State University, we have worked with hundreds of families to identify the[...]
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NDSU Offers Youth Gardening Grants
— Official News Release — Grants of up to $1,000 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University. Any project related to youth and gardening is eligible. Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies (tools, soil, seeds, plants[...]