140 years of Minnesota plums
May 15, 2018
Settlers arriving in Minnesota during the 1800s looked to plums to satisfy their need for fresh fruit. And there's quite a story there.
by Emily Tepe
New to day neutral?
May 3, 2018
This type is new to Midwest production, and it might just mean you could have local strawberries for your shortcake in November!
by Nathan Hecht
Blueberries for the prairie
May 2, 2018
Blueberry plants are right at home in Minnesota. Just make sure to plant the right type and give them the right soil.
by Emily Tepe
A brief history of the kiwiberry in Minnesota
May 1, 2018
In June 2018, we started new research on kiwiberries for the Upper Midwest. Here's a little Minnesota kiwiberry history.
by Jim Luby, Bob Guthrie, Emily Hoover
Before you start an apple orchard
May 1, 2018
by Emily Tepe, Emily Hoover
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