Minnesota is well known for frigid cold and lots of snow, and this winter is no different. According to climate data, average 24-hour temperatures for December through February in the state are around ...

Let's watch how a maple seed germinating and growing into a young tree over this 138-day time-lapse. For cold-stratification, maple seeds were wrapped in a moist paper-towel and chilled in the ...

Deciduous trees, like maples, birches, and aspen, have leaves that can't handle the cold well. To conserve energy and water ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce cones this winter. The DNR uses the gathered cones to directly seed public lands ...

The annual Eagan Tree Sale begins Monday, Jan. 26. If you’re a resident, you can purchase up to two trees from a limited selection of high-quality, Minnesota-hardy, bare-root trees for $45 each at ...

It's already time to start your garden. By starting seeds indoors now and next month, you can increase the variety of plants you can grow in your garden by extending the growing season and potentially ...

Yards that include mature trees and native plants are critical rest stops for the millions of birds that migrate through the ...

The German term "hugelkultur" describes a technique that involves creating a raised bed by using a base of decaying wood and other organic materials.

The rules are simple: offer your property as a place to plant seedlings and be willing to take in a minimum of 50. The ...

Volcano mulching is the act of piling up mulch in a small mound around a growing tree. While it is common, it is extremely ...

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...