What's Inside

Fresh ideas for your lawn and garden
(4/30/2008) Looking for gardening tips? University of Minnesota Extension's Consumer Horticulture Team has organized a fresh Web resource featuring useful, research-based information in a gardener-friendly format.

Make eating more appealing
(4/16/2008) Many people are trying to adopt a healthier approach to eating. Is it any wonder? Research shows that 6 out of every 10 Americans are overweight and nearly one in three is obese. University Extension has some tips on how to make eating more appealing.

Frostbite nips the competition
(4/11/2008) Though small in size, it packs a wallop in the flavor department. Frostbite, the University's latest fruit release, is an apple for people with adventurous tastes.

Pruning 101
(3/19/2008) Late winter, early spring means it's time to rejuvenate those large, overgrown shrubs in your garden. University of Minnesota Extension has some basic pruning tips for the green thumbs.

Holiday plants: To stay or go
(1/9/2008) Holiday plants add to the festivity of the season, but when is it time to toss them? The University of Minnesota Extension has some tips on understanding the limitations on growing space and the conditions imposed by the home environment.