Resources

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North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials [Summary]

Volunteers across North Dakota and nearby regions evaluated vegetable and cut flower varieties at 365 sites, rating them for health, earliness, yield, and quality, and…

Monarch butterfly caterpillar eating milkweed.

North Dakota Monarch Butterfly and Native Pollinator Strategy

The Monarch Butterfly has received considerable attention in recent years due to a drastic decline in population. Other pollinating insect species, such as honey bees,…

North Dakota’s State Forests

NDFS State Forests Manager Mitch Thompson shares a landscape view of our State Forest properties and the recreational opportunities that you can experience there. Find…

Watersheds on a mostly cloudy day.

NRCS Watershed Planning

There are over 80 completed watershed program projects in the state of North Dakota. Watershed programs provide technical and financial assistance to state and local…

Ornamental Grasses for Rain Gardens

Discover the power of ornamental grasses in tough garden spots with Esther McGinnis in this Spring Fever session. Learn how NDSU research is uncovering resilient…

Peonies: A North Dakota Favorite

Learn how to successfully grow and care for peonies in North Dakota, including best planting practices, soil and sunlight requirements, propagation, maintenance, fertilization, staking and…

Pesticide Safety: A Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners

A guide for gardeners and homeowners on safe pesticide use that explains when pesticides are (and aren’t) needed, how to select, handle, apply, store, and…

Plant Parenting 101

Jump into the plant parent trend with Esther McGinnis in this Spring Fever 2020 session, Plant Parenting 101! Learn easy techniques like division, cuttings, and…

Burleigh County Soil Conservation District

Planting Green Video Series: Dana Fletcher

The Menoken Farm is a conservation demonstration farm located in central North Dakota, owned and operated by the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District. With continued…

Burleigh County Soil Conservation District

Planting Green Video Series: Robert Heidrich

The Menoken Farm is a conservation demonstration farm located in central North Dakota, owned and operated by the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District. With continued…

Burleigh County Soil Conservation District

Planting Green Video Series: Tony Fisher

The Menoken Farm is a conservation demonstration farm located in central North Dakota, owned and operated by the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District. With continued…

Pollination in Vegetable Gardens and Backyard Fruits

Bees are important insect pollinators for bountiful home vegetable gardens and backyard fruits. European honey bees and native bees, such as bumble bees, help ensure…