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SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program Volunteer Policy Guide
This guide offers current and prospective SDSU Extension Master Gardeners information on: applying for the program, maintaining certification, categorizing and reporting service hours, understanding the various levels of volunteer service and much more!
Gardening in Raised Bed and Containers in the Northern Great Plains
Fact sheet for anyone interested in gardening in raised beds or containers, especially those that may have limited space or of various physical abilities.
What to Do About Flood-Damaged Trees
Fact sheet on what to do about flood-damaged trees
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Online Reporting System
Better Impact is a web-based tool where Master Gardeners can log their hours, update their contact information, see the latest news, and much more.
Choosing Vegetable Varieties for South Dakota
Fact sheet describing characteristics to look for when selecting a vegetable variety to grow in South Dakota.
Eat What You Grow
Youth will learn the different parts of plants that we eat, and how to use drying and freezing techniques to preserve foods for later use.
Getting the Garden Growing
Introductory gardening lesson where youth will learn what plants need to grow and what fruits and vegetables grow in different seasons in South Dakota.
Fruit Variety Recommendations for South Dakota
Fruit variety recommendations for home fruit growers in South Dakota
McCrory Gardens Trial Report aids in flower selection
June 20, 2023
The 2022 McCrory Gardens Trial Report, issued this spring by South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens, helps South Dakotans choose flower varieties that do well in local conditions.
Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle in South Dakota
This fact sheet is a general description of the emerald ash borer life cycle in South Dakota.