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Potted aloe vera plant with green, fleshy, lance-shaped, leaves.

Aloe Vera: Houseplant How-To

Since aloe vera requires minimal car and also provides medicinal properties, it's an excellent addition to any home. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article!

Golden pothos plant with trailing vines and large, thick, waxy-textured, heart-shaped, bright green leaves.

Pothos (Devil’s Ivy, Golden Pothos): House Plant How-To

Pothos, commonly referred to as devil’s ivy and golden pothos, is a great starter plant for a beginner. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.

Philodendron with distinct, heart-shaped leaves that are thin, soft, and smooth.

Philodendron: Houseplant How-To

The Philodendron is a versatile plant that can give you various focal points indoors. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.

Peace lily plant with glossy, dark-green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Peace Lily: Houseplant How-To

The Peace Lily is a gorgeous house plant that does well in low-light conditions, making it great for homes and offices. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.

Jade plant with thick, oval shaped leaves.

Jade Plant: Houseplant How-To

Jade plants are an easy-growing succulent that will thrive in your household for years to come. Learn how to take care of them in this "House Plant How-To" article.

Delicate, light-purple flowers of the African Violet.

African Violet: Houseplant How-To

The African violet is a small plant that will provide color and beauty in an indoor setting. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.

A metal high tunnel enclosed in plastic is in a field

SDSU Extension hosts hands-on high tunnel build experience

April 23, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a four-day workshop, How to Build a High Tunnel, on May 7-8 and 14-15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration is required, and space is limited.

A bird’s-eye view of SDSU's Southeast Farm horticulture research plots.

Trials and Tribulations of Growing Squash and Cabbage in Living Mulch, Reduced Tillage Systems

Research on clover cover crops grown in combination with four tillage and weed suppression methods was conducted on organic transitional land at the SDSU Southeast Farm near Beresford, South Dakota in 2023.

Pink english rose

Rose Resources for South Dakota

Are you interested in adding roses to your garden? View a collection of video resources highlighting how to care for roses in South Dakota, including tips on managing common diseases and insect pests.

Three bright red and green apples ready for harvest

Brookings Master Gardener donating 50 apple trees to local youth

April 12, 2024

A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 50 apple trees to local youth for the fourth annual Fruitful Children Project.