Gardener Resources

Are you looking to identify a houseplant your friend just gave you? Maybe you want to find a way to get rid of squash bugs? Or perhaps you want to find the best way to plant an apple tree? This is the page for you!

And if you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us with questions!

Check out The Garden Blog for helpful tips and tricks
Check out Through the Seasons for Ramsey County garden news
Check out Yard and Garden News by University of Minnesota Extension
Check out Green Ramsey for news about recycling, energy, and environmental issues.
Check out Bee Lab News for pollinator research, news, and projects
Check out My Minnesota Woods for tree and forest stewardship info

Looking for the latest gardening news?

Check out these podcasts too!

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Looking for help to identify a plant, pest, or disease?

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Check out the Solve A Problem Section from UMN Extension Yard and Garden site
Check out the DNR's list of invasive plants found in Minnesota
Bring your sample to the Ramsey County Master Gardener Diagnostic Clinic

To recycle food scraps and non-recyclable paper into compost, visit a Ramsey County food scraps site
To recycle yard waste including leaves, grass, branches and other garden waste*, visit a Ramsey County yard waste collection site
Visit Water Wisely to learn how to conserve water, Minnesota's namesake resource!
Visit Flowers for Pollinators for info on creating a pollinator-friendly landscape in your own yard

Looking for a way to make a positive impact on the environment?

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Recycling your organics helps avoid methane emissions that contribute to global climate change. It also returns essential nutrients to the soil and improves soil health.

* State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other plant material from being mixed with your trash.

Looking for a Master Gardener or do you have any other questions?

The UMN Extension's Yard and Garden site has flower, fruit and vegetable planting guides as well as other helpful info!
Go to the UMN Extension Ask a Master Gardener site to search for answers
Call 612-301-7590 and a Master Gardener volunteer will research the problem and return your call.
You can also Find Us at a number of events throughout the year!