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Rows of vegetable plants in a high tunnel

SDSU Extension to host High Tunnel Field Day featuring Webster-area farmers

May 26, 2023

SDSU Extension is hosting a High Tunnel Field Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST June 5 at Waldner Farms, 522 E. First Ave., Webster, South Dakota.

Producer harvesting dahlia flowers on a flower farm.

An Introduction to Cut Flower Production

In addition to their stunning colors and beauty, cut flowers can add supplemental income to gardens and farms alike. Learn some tips for growing, harvesting and marketing cut flowers this growing season!

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Jun 20

Garden Hour

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

Raised bed garden container.

Using Compost in Raised Beds and Containers

Compost is often mixed with soil to create a more-fertile growing media, as well as to increase the ability of the soil to hold both air and water. Learn some expert tips for using it in raised beds!

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

Garden Hour

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

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Jun 05

High Tunnel Field Day @ Webster

SDSU Extension and Waldner Farms will host a High Tunnel Field Day on Monday, June 5 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Webster, SD. This event is for current and beginning farmers, technical service providers, gardeners, and anyone who would like to learn more about high tunnels.

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
Jun 06

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.
Jun 27

Garden Hour

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

Glory of the Snow, Daffodil, and Allium blooming in three gardens.

SDSU Extension launching 2023 Garden Hour webinars in May

April 26, 2023

SDSU Extension’s 2023 weekly Garden Hour series will debut May 2.

Patch of broadleaf weeds growing in a spring lawn.

Considerations for Weed Control in Lawns

A weed-free lawn requires continuous maintenance year-round. From mowing considerations to herbicide applications, learn some expert tips for getting your lawn off to a great start this spring!