How to grow ginger in the Midwest
If started indoors during March, ginger can be successfully propagated, transplanted and grown in the Midwest to harvest in the fall.
How best to utilize your fertilizer dollars
The cost to fertilize pastures will be much greater this year. Learn how to prioritize soil amendments and minimize the money you spend on your pastures.
How to evaluate damage to trees
Assessing tree damage is important to prevent more damage, improve long-term tree health and ensure safety. Learn how to evaluate the damage to your trees.
How to hunt for deer antler sheds
February to March is an ideal time to look for deer antler sheds. Learn more about deer habits during winter to improve your odds of finding antler sheds.
How to choose your first indoor plant
Before you purchase a house plant, you’ll need to weigh your lifestyle and accommodations against and the needs of different plant species to be successful.
How to make a water bottle terrarium for seedlings, starter plants
The process for modifying a plastic water bottle to set up a closed terrarium is simple and can be done with minimal supplies.
How to garden for climate change
Learn how to garden or landscape to support future generations and how to make your garden hardier and better prepared to survive climate change.
How to stay safe when you’re ice fishing
Even if you’ve checked the ice to ensure a safe ice fishing trip, it’s important to be prepared, bring safety equipment and know what to do in an emergency.
How to determine if the ice is safe enough to go ice fishing
Learn how to determine whether ice is safe enough to go ice fishing based on appearance, thickness and other factors that can affect freezing and thawing.
How to grow a Venus flytrap
Give your Venus flytrap a good shot at survival. Learn more about its soil, water, sunlight, air circulation, feeding and propagation requirements.
