Don't wait for spring! Learn how soil testing, forage analysis and OSU Extension webinars can help you protect your pastures ...

You can grow juicy strawberries indoors and enjoy the sweet summery taste no matter the season. Here's exactly how to start your indoor berry garden, even in the middle of winter.

Illinois farmer Brian Corkill uses cover crops on most of his ground. Read about what species he uses ahead of corn and ...

Growing herbs indoors during the winter can be rewarding, but it requires some care. Herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano, ...

Across Olmsted County and beyond, more farmers are planting cover crops and experimenting with systems designed to keep ...

With 2025-2026 winter predictions suggesting the Midwest is in for a wet season, it’s important to anticipate possible growing-season challenges and manage around them. Here’s what you need to know ...

As a master gardener who specializes in organic gardening and permaculture techniques, companion planting is something of an obsession of mine. It's endlessly useful and is the foundation of a healthy ...

I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder ...

Here are five things to do in the garden: Thyme. Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a hard freeze, it will regrow ...

We are only two weeks into the loss of daylight savings time, and many people are starting to feel the winter blues coming. Thankfully, for most people this is temporary as our holiday celebrations ...

Fall is my favorite season, although summer is a close second. Summer brings adventure, energy and a lot of work during the hot growing season. Fall, however, provides the rewards of our hard work ...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is usually grown outdoors for its edible bulbs and greens. However, with some skill, you can learn how to grow garlic indoors, which is a perfect solution for urban growers who ...