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

Garden Hour

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

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Apr 02

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Feb 13

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Dec 05

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Oct 03

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

Bacterial soft rot on tomato fruit.

Bacterial Soft Rot

Bacterial soft rot is a common disease that can occur in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Learn how to identify and manage it before it impacts your harvest.

tall trees in the Black Hills

Tree Pest Alert

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.

Yellowjacket feeding on decaying produce.

Yellowjackets: Swarming decaying produce or garbage near you

Fall is rapidly approaching, and if you have a garden, fruit trees, or outdoor dumpsters, you are likely to encounter yellowjackets in search of food. Learn some expert tips to avoid getting stung this fall.

Four green caterpillars feeding on a leaf of green kale.

What’s chewing on my kale?

Cabbage white caterpillars can be a nuisance in kale and other cold crops, leaving behind ragged-looking leaves and a significant amount of droppings. Learn some expert tips for identifying and manage them before they take a bite out of your harvest.

Pepper plant with frost injury.

Fall Frost Tolerance of Common Vegetables

Vegetables vary widely in how much cold they can tolerate as they reach maturity. Learn which ones can tolerate light and heavy frosts and which ones can't.