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This fact sheet gives you the lowdown on different types of mulch and how much to apply.

Custom design your very own garden fast. Use this easy online tool to create the garden bed size you want, with the plants you want to grow.

Discover which vegetables grow well in containers, including minimum container size and spacing. Vegetables recommended by UMN-Extension.

Use this reference throughout the gardening season to plan your garden, know when and how to plant each vegetable, plus how to care for and harvest them. This guide covers many of the common vegetables grown in northern gardens.

Learn how to sow seeds outdoors in winter and spring, from soil and containers to helpful hints. Includes instructions and pictures.

Sow seeds outdoors in spring and winter by using gallon milk jugs or any plastic container and seed starting mix. Step-by-Step instructions.

Gardening in the north is rewarding but challenging—summer days are long and warm, but there aren’t always enough of them to accommodate all our...

Try making your own, custom-sized flower or vegetable container out of a few inexpensive items. By doing it yourself (DIY), you can save money and have a convenient planting container with these step-by-step instructions, plus a video tutorial.

It’s often a challenge to figure out when to plant your vegetables or ornamental plants in the spring. Gardeners can use a variety of ways to determine when to plant their crops. One way is by consulting frost free dates. Most seed packets will include a recommended seed sowing time based on your area’s last frost date or its frost-free dates. This is the date after which the odds of getting frost are extremely low. Frost free dates give you a general idea of when to plant safely. Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) publishes this data on their website. It’s a good place to start.

The school garden is an outdoor classroom. A fence or border can help define the space for kids and adults alike. Check out these suggestions and creative ideas for creating a border in your school garden.

Don’t purchase that expensive piece of equipment, borrow it! The Minnesota Tool Library may have what you need, without breaking the bank. Plus, it’s more sustainable. Check out the tool library’s extensive inventory of tools and classes on how to use them.

Plan your next garden project in Canva, the free online design program.

You don’t need to pull all your grass and weeds by hand to clear space for a garden. Follow these simple steps for solarizing your lawn from the University of Minnesota Extension. All you need is a relaxed attitude and time.

The DNR maintains a list of native plant suppliers and consultants for Minnesota. Companies must certify that they sell Minnesota native plants sourced from the state, do not sell invasive or noxious plants, and/or have experience as a native plant consultant or habitat restoration specialist.
Some nurseries on these lists sell a mix of Minnesota native, non-native, or horticultural varieties of plants. Minnesota wildlife –including pollinator species– benefit most from Minnesota native plants because they developed together.

Garden tools work better when they’re sharp. This one-pager will give you the lowdown on how to sharpen your yard and garden tools effectively.

Enter your 5-digit zip code to use Audubon’s native plants database and explore the best plants for birds in your area, as well as local resources and links to more information.

Shared Earth connects people who have land, with people who want to garden or farm. Search listings and message with nearby gardeners or landowners to get started on your next garden!

It’s easy to be overwhelmed at the nursery shopping for new plants, especially when you want to create a wildlife habitat. Follow the quick and easy advice in this short blog post by renowned natural garden designer, Benjamin Vogt.

Asparagus has so much going for it, yet it’s sometimes overlooked by gardeners. Don’t let that be you! Asparagus is very hardy in our...

This list of native plants and trees for pollinators was curated by renowned biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author, Heather Holm. It includes tree size, moisture requirements, bloom times, and which pollinators are attracted.

We need bees. Seventy-five percent
of the world’s plants and 30% of
human food crops depend on bees
and other pollinators to reproduce.
The way we manage lawns and
landscapes can have a profound
impact on bee health.

The MNLA Foundation offers an invaluable resource for teachers, Hooked on Horticulture – Grade School Curriculum. A FREE downloadable curriculum that addresses the importance and significant value of horticulture.

Help pollinators thrive by delaying spring clean-up for a little while.

Ever wondered if your seeds are still good? Check out this handy chart.