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Hardy Hibiscus
Hardy hibiscus is a showstopping perennial that can bring huge, colorful flowers to gardens. Unlike the tropical hibiscus, which is commonly sold for patios and containers, hardy hibiscus can survive South Dakota winters when the right variety is selected and planted in an appropriate location.
Bloom and Grow: Spooky Plants
SDSU Extension will host a workshop focused on spooky plants on October 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in person at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007) and online over Zoom.
Pumpkins and Petals: A Fall Garden Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a fall garden workshop on October 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
SDSU Extension experts win national agricultural association awards
July 30, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension experts were recognized nationally for their excellence in outreach and Extension programming.
SDSU Extension to host Greatest Gardens contest
July 08, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will celebrate gardens of all kinds with its inaugural South Dakota’s Greatest Gardens contest.
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.
Tapping Maples for Sap
Fact sheet on how to tap maple trees for sap.