Seed libraries provide free access to seeds and educate communities about gardening, serving as hubs for sharing local plant knowledge and resources. Master Gardener volunteers play a key role in ...

Even if your yard still looks like February, you can give your garden an early boost. A few lights, a handful of seeds, and an hour of prep can bring spring a little closer, no matter what the ...

Healing gardens rely on intentional plant choices and a simple, soothing design to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being, helping us unwind and reconnect with nature.

In this event series, young chefs will participate in a fun, hands-on cooking experience where they will cook tasty, colorful ...

Japanese beetles are almost as irritating as mosquitoes. This course is designed to help you create an Integrated Pest Management plan to eliminate Japanese beetles as one of the biggest annoyances in ...

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

Ground ivy and dandelion are considered weeds by most people. But dandelion is a plant that benefits early-season pollinators and is edible. "A weed is a plant out of place." By this definition, any ...

From preparing the soil to harvesting a crop, you can successfully grow many varieties of vegetables in Minnesota. Learn how to take advantage of our cooler temperatures and how to extend the growing ...

Using a thorough sanitation routine for equipment and food contact surfaces is one way to prevent cross-contamination and cross-contact. An effective sanitation routine has five steps. Each step has ...

Food manager certification renewal - Serve It Up Safely™ Online courses Serve It Up Safely™ courses are approved to meet Minnesota's continuing education requirement to renew your Certified Food ...

Shovel out mud. Remove wall interior surfaces and insulation. Scrub walls and floors and then disinfect with bleach solution. Dry thoroughly before rebuilding. Cleaning up from a flood can seem like a ...

Recertify as a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commercial Animal Waste Technician (CAWT) by attending one of our training sessions. Check your license card for the “Attend Workshop By” date. Our ...