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A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Field of pumpkins
Jul 25

Cut Flower and Pumpkin Field Day

Do you want to learn more about growing cut flowers, producing pumpkins, and extending your season with high tunnels? SDSU Extension, Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and the South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are teaming up to showcase three beautiful flower farms and a pumpkin patch focused on agritourism on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Poinsettia relatives: Euphorbia horrida, crown of thorns, and Euphorbia polychrome.

The Poinsettia and Its Relatives: Exploring Unique Euphorbia Species

Euphorbias are versatile plants, with species suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Whether used as decorative houseplants, or as garden perennials, these plants offer a unique aesthetic, and require minimal care.

Poinsettia plant in a dimly lit living room.

Keeping Your Poinsettia Alive for Next Christmas and Getting It to Re-Bloom

With proper care, the poinsettia’s vibrant colors can be maintained throughout the year. Learn some tips tfor keeping poinsettias thriving and blooming again for the next holiday season.

Cluster of bright-red poinsettia flowers in bloom.

Are You Photoperiodic? Poinsettias Are: An Explanation of This Unique Plant Process

Poinsettias are photoperiodic, which means they rely on cues from nature, like the shortening day or night, to change how they grow. Learn all about this unique plant process and how it helps Poinsettias bloom and re-bloom.

A patch of Sweet Woodruff in bloom in a garden.

Sweet Woodruff: Attractive Groundcover for Shady Gardens

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is an attractive plant that makes a finely textured ground-cover perennial for shade gardens.

A green plant with spire-like white and pink flowers.

Lupines for Northern Gardens

Lupines (Lupinus), a genus of plants in the legume family Fabaceae, are popular plants in the United States. In addition to their aesthetic value, lupines provide a variety of benefits to the garden.

A lush plant with spoted leaves and pink and purple flowers throughout.

Lungwort: A Winter-hardy Perennial for Shade or Part-shade Gardens

Lungwort is a great plant for the partly sunny or shade garden, offering multiple seasons of interest, starting with flowers in early spring, followed by the development of new, basal leaves decorated with white spots and blotches.

Pink and light-yellow lilies blooming in a garden.

Growing Lilies in the Home Garden

Lilies have long been a perennial staple of many gardens. They are prized for their large, showy, and often-fragrant flowers.

Several pink-to-white, cut Gerbera Daisies arranged at a floral shop.

Enjoying Gerbera Daisies at Home

Gerbera Daisies have a typical daisy shape but come in a wide range of vibrant colors, ranging from white to pink, red, yellow, orange, and burgundy.