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Gardener planting a tomato transplant up to its first set of leaves.
Mar 17

Gardening Workshop @ Winner

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on March 17 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580).

Garden tour taking place at McCrory Gardens
Mar 12

Gardening Workshop @ Faith

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on March 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (409 Dakota St, Faith, SD 57626).

Garden tour taking place at McCrory Gardens
Mar 10

Gardening Workshop @ Belle Fourche

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on March 10 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Belle Fourche Rec Center (1111 National St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).

Garden tour taking place at McCrory Gardens
Mar 05

Gardening Workshop @ Hill City

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on March 5 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hill City Public Library (341 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745).

Women look through potted plants on a table in a classroom
Feb 26

Gardening Workshop @ Lemmon

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on February 26 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Lemmon Public Library (303 1st Ave W, Lemmon, SD 57638).

Garden Trial Tour
Feb 19

Gardening Workshop @ Kadoka

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on February 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Jackson County Library (910 Main St, Kadoka, SD 57543).

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Feb 17

Gardening Workshop @ Phillip

SDSU Extension will host a gardening workshop on February 17 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Haakon County Public Library (140 Howard Ave, Philip, SD 57567).

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.

Two broccoli plants exhibiting early black rot symptoms.

Black Rot of Brassica Crops

Black rot is an uncommon, but devastating bacterial disease in South Dakota that can develop during extended periods of hot and wet weather, leading to rapid and widespread crop loss.

Dark-green gelatinous masses on a patch of grass.

Nostoc in Lawns

Nostoc is a genus of cyanobacteria that form colonies in gelatinous masses. In South Dakota, it commonly appears in home lawns, notably in patches where grass is not growing, especially after periods of rain.