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Whew! We’ve made it through the month of November identifying 30 (actually a few more than that) great plants for northern gardens. We’ll finish up…
Globe flower (Trollius) is one of our favorite garden perennials because of its adaptability. It grows well in both part shade and sunny borders, and…
If ever there was a collector plant for northern gardens, hosta would be it. We have met many gardeners with 100, 200, 300, sometimes more…
If you have a rain garden or want to care for pollinators, such as bees, butterflies or other insects, plant Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium purpureum)….
Much of Minnesota and the Dakotas are remnants of the tall-grass prairie that once covered thousands of square miles of the North American continent. That…
Anytime a plant’s common name starts with the word “Siberian” you know it’s a good bet for northern gardens. Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) are among…
In early spring, gardeners are hungry for color. One of the best ways to get that color? By planting spring flowering shrubs. Northern Lights azaleas…
Oh, no! Can the garden season really be coming to a close so soon? This week, we’re having slightly warmer temperatures but the fall is…
Like a beautiful photograph or painting, gardens have backgrounds and foregrounds, points of emphasis and the scene in which the accents reside. In our recent…
It’s happened to many gardeners and homeowners. You plant a trio of cute little shrubs in front of your house. Three years later, you’re hacking…
By midsummer, your early-blooming native plants may be looking scruffy. It’s time for haircuts! Many perennials and annuals benefit from trimming back or selective pruning…
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