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David Graper

Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Science

605-688-5796

McFadden Biostress Laboratory 254A
Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science-Box 2140C
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007

David supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist & Master Gardener Program Coordinator at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.

Also by David Graper

Pea shoots growing in a seed flat.

Growing Microgreens at Home

The fall through early spring season can provide an opportunity to grow certain food indoors. Growing microgreens can be an excellent way to add nutritious, fresh vegetables to your diet without taking up a lot of space in your home.

sprawling leafy ground cover in a shady garden

Perennial Ground Covers for Shady Gardens

Shady gardens can be filled with plants of various shapes and sizes reaching heights of several feet with eye-catching foliage or blooms. However, ground covers, which are usually twelve inches tall or shorter, are an important component of the shade garden.

Four common, native milkweed plants: butterfly weed, swamp milkweed, common milkweed and whorled milkweed.

Garden-friendly Milkweeds to Plant in South Dakota

Are you looking to add native plants to your home garden this season? Consider expanding your garden palette with milkweed species that are native to South Dakota.