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Bloom and Grow
SDSU Extension will host a series of workshops teaching horticulture techniques from January to October at McCrory Gardens.
Master Gardener Update Conference
The 2025 Master Gardener Update Conference will be held September 26-27 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center (920 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501).
Master Gardener Volunteer Program
SDSU Extension’s Master Gardener program develops gardening enthusiasts into expert volunteers who share their research-based knowledge with community members across the state.
SDSU Extension 2025 Garden Hour series starts May 6
May 02, 2025
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SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens to host Garden Discovery Festival
March 31, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens will launch the 2025 summer programming schedule with the Garden Discovery Festival on May 18, 2025.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Templates
A suite of templates that can be used by currently active and registered SDSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers as they engage in service to their community.
Organic Gardening: Soil Management
Gardeners throughout South Dakota are experimenting with organic gardening. While the adoption of organic gardening methods can be daunting, learning some fundamental soil management concepts will set the foundations for success.
Register now to become an SDSU Extension Master Gardener
February 03, 2025
The course is open to anyone who would like to learn horticulture skills and research-based best practices and share their gardening knowledge with others. Participants will learn which plants are well-suited for South Dakota, including trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, turfgrass, vegetables and fruits. Other topics include soils, plant diseases, insect pests and weeds.
Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer
Interested in becoming an SDSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer? Learn more about our program requirements, volunteer expectations and how to apply.
Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grants
View the criteria and applications for the Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Professional Improvement Grant and Project Grant.