DIY Cold Frames
Gardening in the north is rewarding but challenging—summer days are long and warm, but there aren’t always enough of them to accommodate all our gardening…
Gardening in the north is rewarding but challenging—summer days are long and warm, but there aren’t always enough of them to accommodate all our gardening…
Plan your next garden project in Canva, the free online design program. I love Canva. It gives the power back to the people. If you…
Seed bombs are a bit of a buzz word right now in the gardening world. Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, the idea…
I started making wreaths in the early 2000s, when Martha Stewart was everywhere (books, television, magazines). She was always making them with all sorts of…
It must be garden planning season because two different people recently asked me variations of this question. Let’s dig in. Question: I’d really like to…
Winter is a natural downtime for gardening in the North. There are always a few months after the garden has been put to bed (and…
We’re almost there, folks: the shortest day of the year. Photography is a dream right now—the golden hour lasts all day long. If only I…
Do you ever wonder what to do with your flowers once they’ve bloomed in the garden? Here are three fun ways you can make the…
What’s more glorious than a vase overflowing with gorgeous, colorful blooms? If you daydream about growing your own cut flowers, you’ll want to set yourself up for success by growing flowers that thrive in the North.
By midsummer, most gardens are bursting with blooms. Take advantage of the flowers, foliage and even fruits, vegetables and herbs in your garden—enjoy them indoors…
Growing your own flowers to create arrangements for your home is, in a word, fun. You can make the process even more exciting by growing…
Hügelkultur has been getting a lot of buzz lately. I’ve been practicing it for a while and I didn’t even realize it. In a nutshell,…
Mason bees could be the most remarkable insects in the garden. Native to most parts of the country, they are quite passive; the males have…
We gardeners are always on the hunt for the perfect pots for our beloved plants. The hunt heats up in the spring as our excitement…
Soni Forsman’s article on do-it-yourself tabletop water gardens was one of the most popular items in the Spring 2023 issue of Northern Gardener® magazine (available…
It’s been a tough winter, and everybody hates February. So, why not make these late winter months a bit more bearable by bringing the garden…
Folded magazine crafting is a creative activity of yore. But it’s making a comeback, probably because of its cool, vintage vibe and mid-century feel that…
Ready to cull your garden to decorate for the holidays? Gardens are great sources for holiday trimmings: holiday wreaths, arrangements and more. It’s a fun…
With our erratic spring weather, one of the best investments a vegetable gardener in Minnesota can make is in a low tunnel. And, these season…
Gardening for pollinators involves using native plants, choosing pollinator-friendly herbs and annuals and leaving some plants standing over winter to provide nesting space and cover…
The previous post discussed a couple of ways to build a basic raised bed garden, for your deck or on the ground. In this post,…
Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow food or flowers, whether you live on a large lot or have only a balcony or…