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Research Report: Warm-Season Living Mulch Impacts on Cucumber Yield and Disease Symptoms
A 2025 trial in Brookings, South Dakota aimed to detect the influences of various warm-season cover crop living mulches on pest pressure in tomatoes and cucumbers and the interactions between both grafted and nongrafted tomatoes and cucumbers and the living mulch.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Ants Preparing for Another Busy Year
A wet growing season last year combined with a mild winter has boosted ant activity across the state, and we have already received numerous questions from both curious and concerned residents in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Online Reporting System
Better Impact is a web-based tool where Master Gardeners can log their hours, update their contact information, see the latest news, and much more.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program Volunteer Policy Guide
This guide offers current and prospective SDSU Extension Master Gardeners information on: applying for the program, maintaining certification, categorizing and reporting service hours, understanding the various levels of volunteer service and much more!
Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer
If you enjoy gardening, volunteering, and helping your community, the Master Gardener program may be for you!
How to Organize a Seed Swap
A seed swap is a gathering of people who come together to share seeds, including vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Learn some tips on planning a seed swap event to help build excitement for the upcoming growing season!