EEEsther E. McGinnis

1. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Esther E. McGinnis, North Dakota State University Extension

   Dakota Gardener: NDSU’s research arboretum is a hidden gem (opens the original)

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   Do you remember the Joni Mitchell song, "Big Yellow Taxi"? Mitchell sings, "They took all the trees, and put 'em in a tree museum," referring to Honolulu's Foster Botanical Garden, which features magnificent tropical trees. What if I told you that North Dakota State University has a "tree museum" that showcases more than 5,000 tree and shrub species, cultivars and selections? NDSU's Dale E. Herman Research Arboretum is a 35-acre oasis tucked into the countryside near Absaraka, North Dakota, 45 m

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2. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension

   Dakota Gardener: The ‘mosquito buckets of doom’ controversy (opens the original)

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   Every northern state jokes that the mosquito is its state bird. However, mosquitoes are no laughing matter. They vector West Nile disease in the north and much worse diseases further south. People will go to great lengths to kill mosquitoes. The “mosquito buckets of doom” social media trend is promoted as a pollinator-friendly alternative to insecticidal yard fogging. However, the online debate over its effectiveness is fierce. The truth is more complicated and needs additional research. The mos

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