University Of Minnesota Extension Wild Edibles: Common Blue Violets

Welcome to our summer series on wild edibles! Each week we will introduce you to a wild-grown edible plant and talk about the importance ...

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Oakdale Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Oakdale Patch.

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota 5-8 Year-Olds Explore Animal Science With Extension 4-H

Nearly 45,000 Minnesota youth explore animal science in 4-H. A new program called Down on the Farm engages the youngest of Minnesotans i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Use Pesticides And Fertilizers Safely

Let's strive for no-pesticide landscapes in 2021!

University Of Minnesota Extension Prevent Common Garden Insects Before They Cause Problems

There are many common insects that show up each year in our vegetable gardens. While we have plenty of strategies to prevent these insec ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Celebrate Herbs During National Herb Week

My first gardening book was Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. With its broken spine and pages falling out, it is a well-used, ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Where Can I Buy Native Plants?

Native plants are a great addition to any landscape. They are adaptable, provide a wide diversity of color, bloom time, form and texture ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Five Ways To Be Proactive On The Crop Or Livestock Farm

University of Minnesota Extension research shows that the most successful farm businesses are run by operators who keep up with farm man ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Media Moment: The Butterfly Whisperer

A 4-H'er from Scandia is the youngest of six winners in the Star Tribune's annual garden contest

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Afternoon Adventures Bring Plant Science Home

University of Minnesota Extension brings plant science to youth wherever they live, while keeping it hands-on.

University Of Minnesota Extension Emerging Leaders Bring New Perspectives

Greater Minnesota is becoming more welcoming, and benefiting from the results

University Of Minnesota Extension ETC Podcast: People-Powered Science

In this new episode of the Explore, Teach, Conserve podcast, host Nate Meyer talks with Dr. Lucy Fortson from the University of Minnesot ...

FAFSA Completions Down In MN: How Oakdale Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Oakdale area high schools.

University Of Minnesota Extension ETC Podcast: Getting Your Yard And Garden Ready For Spring

In an new episode of the Explore, Teach, Conserve podcast, host Nate Meyer talked with Gary Wyatt from Extension's Forestry Team and Jul ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Volunteers Add Four New Species To Minnesota Bee Atlas

It's National Volunteer Week, and we'd like to celebrate by sharing a great contribution to science by Extension volunteers.

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Dead, Bumpy Lawn

My lawn is dead and bumpy. It started as a small patch and has been spreading out daily. Any ideas?

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Corn Growers Association Named 2021 Friend Of 4-H

Minnesota 4-H has named the Minnesota Corn Growers Association as their 2021 Friend of 4-H. This award recognizes an individual or organ ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Extension Teams Up To Provide Updated Information On Baby's First Foods

When can my baby start eating solid foods? What food should I feed my baby first? How can I reduce the risk of peanut allergies? These a ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Sharing Land: Giving Access To Your Yard Or Garden

After gardening on balconies and in some small raised beds in a city lot for the past decade or so, I moved to a new place this year wit ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Characteristics Of Successful Dairy Farms

My work experiences have allowed me to interact with many different farmers from throughout the Upper Midwest. There seems to be a commo ...

University Of Minnesota Extension What Will You Discover During This Year's City Nature Challenge?

The City Nature Challenge has grown from a friendly competition between the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museu ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Extension Master Gardeners Help Kids "Bee-Come The Change!"

For many years, Extension Master Gardeners have spent the summers in the Horticulture Teaching Garden on the St. Paul campus, sharing th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: What To Do About Knotweed?

We recently purchased a new house and discovered we have a plant called knotweed taking over the backyard. We have tried digging it out, ...

University Of Minnesota Extension COVID-19 Takes Its Toll On Minnesota's Craft Brewing Industry

After a decade of exponential growth in Minnesota's craft breweries, COVID-19 led to an 18 percent drop in economic activity during 2020 ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Farms See Higher Income In 2020

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Minnesota farms saw improved profitability in 2020, primarily due to higher commodity prices in the ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Tips For Controlling Crabgrass In Your Lawn

This spring is about 2.5 weeks ahead of normal based on daily temperatures and growing degree day accumulation. We just entered the wind ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Celebrate Spring With A "Bird Day" Cake!

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Growing Cool-Season Vegetables In Minnesota

By March, gardeners are eager to start planting cool-season spring vegetables. There are some common problems with cool-season veggies i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension When To Prune Hydrangeas For Best Bloom

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular blooming woody shrubs in Minnesota landscapes and, as you'd expect, people often ask how and when ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Get The Most Out Of Lawn Patch And Repair Mixes This Spring

We often see dead patches or bare spots as the snow disappears and lawns green up. This can be caused by a number of winter stresses. If ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Planting And Trellising Raspberries For Home And Community Gardens

Raspberries are a delightful fruit crop to grow in the home garden, community garden or urban farm. They are relatively easy to grow and ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Do Fertilizers Help Or Hurt Plants?

How and when should I fertilize plants? Do plants really need it?

University Of Minnesota Extension Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Becomes A Household Name

It's been two years since the rusty patched bumble bee became the state bee of Minnesota, a designation due in no small part to Elaine E ...

In Oakdale Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Washington County.

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Take A Closer Look At Snowflakes

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

Simon Youth Foundation Announces Minneapolis Scholarships

Application Period for National Scholarship Program Closes on February 19, 2020

Oakdale School Supervisor Meets With Legislators in D.C.

Nutrition Services Supervisor Paula Pohlkamp advocates for school nutrition programs at SNA's Legislative Action Conference (LAC)

Local SYF Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching on Feb. 20

Simon Youth Foundation's Scholarship Program is part of the national Simon Supports Education initiative