Category: Real Estate (Farm & Ranch Land)

This Week in the Garden

This week in the garden (May 14, 2026) is starting to look like we could be heading into a dry summer. Hopefully, that changes, but it’s a good time to start thinking about watering efficiently. One of the best tips…

Turning Old Garden Junk

Turning old “garden junk” into landscape features is a great way to add personality to your yard without spending much money. A lot of things that normally get thrown away can actually become fun and useful garden accents with a…

A Handful of Tick Species

In South Dakota, you’ll run into a handful of tick species pretty regularly, especially from spring through early fall when things start to green up, and people are spending more time outside. The main ones are well documented by groups…

Here are some new ornamental shrubs for 2026 to look for. These are dependable shrubs that tolerate cold winters with minimal fuss. These are great choices. FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea stands out for its heavy blooming habit, producing far more flowers…

The Legend of the Poinsettia started many years ago, in a small village in Mexico, where a young girl named Lucia lived. Christmas was approaching, and the whole village was excited. Families were bringing beautiful gifts to the church to…

2026 All-America Selections Flower Winners

Each year, All-America Selections Flower Winners trials new flower varieties across North America to identify those with the best bloom power, durability, uniform growth, and garden performance. These 2026 flower winners were selected for their exceptional color, compact habits, and…

In the garden this week, there are very few insects that eat the tomato fruit itself, but the tomato fruit worm is one. This brownish worm, also called the corn earworm, burrows through the fruit. Remove and throw away any…

This Week in the Garden (June 19th)

This week in the garden, there is the coming of powdery mildew, which is a fungus that attacks many plants, including roses, lilacs, vining garden crops, etc. Several types of mildew are host-specific or attack many different plants. It shows…

Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. With a simple setup and a little care, you can grow strong, healthy plants before moving them outside. First, choose your containers. I use…

The poinsettia is such an interesting plant with a rich history! It’s native to Mexico and Central America, where it’s been loved for centuries. The Aztecs called it Cuetlaxochitl and used it for practical things like making dye and medicine.…

According to statistics from the American Psychological Association, 74% of older adults say that they are stressed. Stress is connected to many adverse health outcomes, so this figure proves that seniors must take steps to reduce stress in their lives.…

Hey there, spice enthusiasts! The much-anticipated hottest pepper list of 2023 has finally dropped, and it’s not for the faint of heart. If you’re an advanced gardener or an adventurous cook, these insanely hot peppers might be just your thing.…

While waiting for the snow to melt, I made a round on the backyard fence to make sure it was still up and there were no holes in it for the skunks to sneak in. Magdelin, the 5-month pup, does…

2023 All American Flower Selection Winners are: Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy is the first AAS Winner for a coleus. A compact plant with coral and green serrated leaves is great for containers. Holds its colors well in sun but…

All American Selections of 2023

All American Selections of 2023 winners are judged on toughness, disease resistance, and uniqueness from many varieties. Here are the vegetable winners: Starting with Pepper Cayenne Wildcat F1 a cayenne pepper with thicker walls than other varieties. Produces a sweet,…