Canva as a Garden Design Tool
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…
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…
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…
Garden #1: Cut Flower Garden with Annuals I’ve always grown flowers for the value they add to our green landscape. I love the way a…
I have a patch at the back of my yard where the ground dips to a low spot just beneath a silver maple tree. For…
Rain gardens collect and filter storm-water runoff from impermeable surfaces such as building rooftops and parking lots. These surfaces often contain pollutants and debris like…
That strip of land between the sidewalk and the street—the boulevard or sometimes, the hellstrip—offers exciting space opportunities for gardeners who want to expand their…
Winter is the perfect time to plan and design your garden, whether you’re putting together a layout for your vegetable garden or a master plan…
Wondering what to grow in your cutting garden? Check out this list of best plants for a cut flower garden from author Susy Morris. For…
With farmers’ markets overflowing with beautiful bouquets of local flowers, it seems everyone is thinking about adding a cutting garden. Even a small 4-by-4 foot…
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…
Some gardens seem to ooze the sentiment “welcome to my garden” whether through gates, entries, welcoming pots or window boxes. After seeing about 40 gardens…
Gardeners have long known the value of a good fence or hedge. Putting a barrier between your garden and the outside world creates calm and…
It looks like we are in a for a frigid weekend, which makes it a great time to look out the window and dream about…
As the leaves fall, the structure of a garden emerges again. Elements such as walks, walls, seating and decorative pieces stand out as plants move…
This book review originally appeared in the May/June issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Don’t reach for Planting in a Post-Wild World if you’re looking for reassuring…
Birdbaths are one of the easiest ways to add objects and ornamentation to your garden. And, they have the double benefit of helping wildlife. Like…
It’s garden tour season, and I’ve been fortunate to attend several — with a couple more scheduled for later this week! What I love about…
Last week, MSHS held its annual Garden Gathering and Volunteer Recognition Event at the garden of the Brennys of Anoka County. These events recognize people…
One of the best things about the home and garden shows held each year is for the price of admission you can get some great…
As winter drags on, this chilly weekend would be a great time to think about garden design. A cottage garden is charming, productive and can…