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Cherry tomatoes growing on a vine.

Tomato: How to Grow It

From bite-size grape tomatoes to sliceable beefsteak varieties, learn how to select, plant and grow a wide variety of tomatoes for your garden this growing season!

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.

Very young tomato plants with only two leaves growing from potting media inside of black packs.

The Basics of Seed Starting for Flowers and Vegetables

Have you ever thought about starting your own flowers or vegetables from seeds, but you don't know where to start? Learn some expert tips to start growing them at home today!

A close-up photo of a plant with thick, waxy leaves that are pointed. There is a pink, feathery flower in the center of the waxy leaves.

How to Care for Succulents Indoors

Succulents are popular, low-maintenance house plants that will grow in your home year-round. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing and caring for them in this resource!

White, Easter lily flower in bloom at a greenhouse.

Easter Lily: The Centerpiece of Spring

Easter lilies have long been associated with spring. Learn how to select, care for and plant these popular spring flowers in this resource.

Wireless Point of Sale Device dispensing a sales receipt at a farmers market.

SNAP EBT Devices for the Farmers Market or Direct Market Farmer

Interested in offering SNAP EBT as a form of payment at your direct market farm or farmers market? Get started today with this resource that explores how to apply and how to select a payment device that fits your market's needs.

Variety of freshly harvested onions on a cutting board.

Onions: How to Grow It

Onions are a classic, flavorful addition to any home vegetable garden! Learn some expert tips for selecting, growing and harvesting onions in this resource.

Three children working in a community garden.

What is Farm to School and Early Care and Education?

Farm-to-school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early childhood education settings.

Several amaryllis bulbs with roots and green shoots beginning to emerge.

Caring for Amaryllis From Bulb to Bloom

Amaryllis are beautiful, flowering bulbs that are easy to grow and can brighten up your home during the dark days of winter. This article offers some tips for purchasing and caring for them.

Variety of colorful poinsettia plants on display at a retail store.

Poinsettias: Selecting and Caring for the Most-Popular Holiday Plant

With the holiday season already underway, garden centers, floral shops and popular retail chains are full of poinsettias. Learn some tips for selecting and caring for them in this article.