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Rapid City, SD 57703
Prairey supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension Master Gardener Field Specialist based in Rapid City.
Prairey Walkling
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Field Specialist
Also by Prairey Walkling
Registration open for 2026 SDSU Extension Master Gardener training
January 29, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener training that will be offered from April 1 to July 31, 2026.
Cold Frames
Cold frames are structures that provide a method for extending the growing season, allowing gardeners to begin production earlier in the spring or continue later into the fall.
How to Handle Those Green Tomatoes
With cooler temperatures and decreased daylength, gardeners may have an abundance of green, unripened tomatoes this fall. Learn some delicious ways to use them in the kitchen along with some expert tips for ripening them!