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Robin Buterbaugh

SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist

605-688-6707

McCrory Gardens
631 22nd Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007

Robin supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist based in Brookings.

Also by Robin Buterbaugh

a brown bird eating seed from a dried sunflower head.

Native Plants for Bird Habitat in South Dakota

South Dakota has a range of habitats that support many bird species, and native plants play an important role in all those habitats.

Wooden planks forming a raised circular garden bed with a notch in the side for access

Keyhole Gardens

Keyhole gardens combine composting, water conservation, and space efficient planting in a single raised bed design. They give gardeners a practical way to produce vegetables, herbs, and flowers when space, soil, or water would otherwise be limited.

Gardeners browsing a tablet computer while visiting a garden center.

Home Horticulture Resources for Gardeners

Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops. In addition to our website, there are many horticulture resources available on the web to provide research-based information to help every gardener succeed.