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In June, the University of Minnesota had a research team that was willing to come to your house and dig up some grubs. 200 gardeners offered their yards, more than
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In June, the University of Minnesota had a research team that was willing to come to your house and dig up some grubs. 200 gardeners offered their yards, more than
The offer seemed too good to be true. In a news announcement in June, the University of Minnesota Extension said it had a research team willing to come to Minnesotans' homes, dig up the Japanese beetle larvae infesting their lawns and replant grass. But, as happens often enough, by the time this news reached the media, it was too late. The researchers had also made their offer to Minnesota's ...
A widely used class of insecticides is known to harm both native bees and honeybees. But a new University of Minnesota study finds the neonicotinoid insecticides have little effect on adult Monarch butterflies.
For the first time, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migrating monarch butterfly to its red list of threatened species, designating them as endangered.
The Let’s Get Growing Spring Expo is an event for home gardeners of all skill levels looking to learn more and have a great time. This event includes classes, a keynote speaker, lunch, silent auction, and a chance to win door prizes too. Classes are taught by UMN Master Gardeners and horticulture professionals. Please join us on Saturday, Mar. 5, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center.