When I was in high school, I used to work at a greenhouse and nursery. During my time there, I was introduced to so many different plants, but one plant that always stuck out to me was the Tiger Eyes® sumac, or referred to by its common name, the cutleaf staghorn sumac. It is one of my ...

When I work in the garden, I keep my eyes open for any fun visitors I might find. Notable visitors have been garden spiders and centipedes, not my children’s favorite. This year, I had my sights set on something they weren’t afraid to help me track down. The visitor was a swallowtail ...

“Do you know which is the most popular handout on the NDSU Extension website?” someone asked me. I was surprised by the answer: “Your handout about how to make a pizza!” Of all the handouts I have written, I did not think that “7 Steps to Making Your Own Pizza” would be the most ...

“What’s the best way to clean fresh produce?” someone asked. “I’ve heard that strawberries are especially a problem.” “We recommend using plenty of running water and a vegetable brush on firmer-skinned produce. Also, avoid cross-contamination,” I replied. “I just read ...

Do you want to have a great lawn? If yes, it is time to get busy. Now is the best time of the year to fertilize your lawn. The secret to a great lawn is a strong root system, and lawns develop most of their roots in the fall. Nitrogen is most important for turf growth. Look for a ...

My friends in western North Dakota are breathing a sigh of relief this year. After several years of drought, some timely rains are happening, and in decent amounts. Well, mostly timely, and mostly in decent amounts. There are still some droughty spots out there. Nevertheless, conditions ...