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Ah, Autumn! The joyous season of the harvest, for us green-thumbed folk. However, this season of warmth and coziness isn’t without its tribulations for growers….
You may be wondering if becoming a Master Gardener through the University of Minnesota Extension is the right next step in your gardening journey. We…
As the onset of cool, autumnal winds pushes out the corn-sweatingly sweltering summer, we northern gardeners enter one of the most fleetingly beautiful times of…
Transform a stylish container (or even a bedpan!) into a tabletopwater feature for your patio or deck. On a january day more than a decade…
Question: I’ve read about low-tech greenhouses that are dug into the ground and require little to no electricity for heating. Do those work in the…
Gardeners don’t need special shoes and clubs like golfers do, and we don’t have topricey rods and reels like anglers or a fancy bike, helmet…
Learn the differences between prickly pear cacti and how to successfully grow these cold-hardy species in this supplemental article for Northern Gardener magazine.
Birds are the flowers of the air. There’s no need to plant, fertilize, or harvest. Merely by attracting birds to your garden can you enjoy…
Talking about new plants for the 2025 season feels like Christmas in January! As we dream about warmer weather and think about spaces in the…
As we inch slowly toward winter, it’s time to put away your garden tools and protect your plants from scavengers. For suburban and urban gardeners,…
The pros can be tough bunch to buy for. Over time, most experienced green thumbs have already amassed a notable collection of gloves, tools, plants…
It’s something the urban farmer in your life has probably told you more than once: food just tastes better when it’s grown and sourced locally….
Starting a new garden can be daunting, whether it’s a large plot in the back yard, a raised bed next to the house or a…
The ground may be frozen and perennial stalks may be woody and brown, but it’s certain the native gardener in your life is already thinking…
The key to having a satisfying view out your winter-gazing window is to extend the season in both directions and think outside the box. I’m…
Dozens of salvia varieties grow beautifully in containers or in the ground as annuals. But come frost, they’re done. Some salvias, however, will overwinter in the…
“It’s taking over,” exclaims another exasperated homeowner, examining their bumper crop of spreading perennials. “It’s crowding everything else out” and “I’ll be pulling this up…
I love going on garden tours, both to admire beautiful spaces and to get ideas for my own gardens. And, I always pick up a…
Do you have a partially shady garden, with patches of bright sun here and there? Do the sunny spots shift throughout the growing season and…
Is there a spot in your garden where you’d like a plant with height and presence? The Silphiums might meet your needs. While they’re big,…
This post supplements Kathy Purdy’s Silver Laurel Media Award-winning article about rambler roses from the Summer 2024 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Members enjoy free…
The standard advice among fashionistas is to invest in classic clothing basics, such as jackets and pants, and indulge in trends on less expensive items…
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