Updated May 2025 What’s growing in your vegetable garden these days? How about trying something different—maybe Chinese cabbage or pak choi, spicy mustard greens or fennel? These were among the unusual vegetables recommended for northern gardens by Jackie Smith, a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener, who is a bit of a legend among Minnesota…

If your only growing space is on a deck or patio, don’t fret.Almost any veg can grow in a container. I began to grow vegetables in containers primarily out of necessity. With a tree-filled yard, I could plant tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables in need of full sun only in the scarce pockets of sun….

This year, we’re growing vegetables in containers for our educational display at the Minnesota State Fair. Even though the containers have been at the fair more than a week now, they still look good. This year’s display helps fairgoers see how easy it is to grow vegetables in containers and how productive those containers can…