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McCrory Gardens Trial Report aids in flower selection

April 30, 2026

The McCrory Gardens Trial Report, issued annually by SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens, helps South Dakotans choose flower varieties that do well in local conditions.

herd of beef cattle grazing in a pasture

Beef

Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 23

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

A group of people sitting on a trailer at a plot tour
Jul 07

Southeast Research Farm Field Day and Family Evening

Attend the Southeast Research Farm field day and family evening on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004).

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.
Jun 25

Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Sanborn, IA

SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Petunia plant with deep purple flowers.

Annuals

Grow seeds and transplants that provide beautiful blooms all summer long.

Light-purple Jacob’s Ladder flowers.

Perennials

Enjoy plants that show up in your garden each season without being replanted each spring.

Benary’s Giant Purple flower growing in trial plot.

Cut Flowers

Learn more about growing and caring for flowers from the garden to the vase.

Several Hosta shoots ready for division.

Dividing Perennials in the Fall

Dividing overcrowded perennial plants in your landscape can help ensure a long and healthy plant life. Learn which plants benefit from fall division and view a step-by-step guide for getting started!