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…

Looking for an easy way to expand your seeds for this year’s garden and a way to build community at the same time? Why not…

When you’re pulling everything out of the garden at the end of the season, some plants are best placed in the trash rather than your…

Lilacs blooming in September? Apple blossoms in October? Perhaps you have seen spring blooming plants flower this fall in your garden. It has not been…

The garden of Wayne Johnson and Bonnie Beresford in Alexandria, MN, is filled with unusual trees, shrubs, hostas and large flower beds. But Wayne’s favorite…

We gardeners get as excited about new plants as some people do about new restaurants. The day I heard about the new InnovaTreeTM poplar developed…

Here’s an interesting question: where do your plants’ stems and leaves actually come from? In other words, where do plants get the raw materials that…

Have you heard the news? Marijuana/cannabis became legal in Minnesota on August 1, 2023. It only took about 15 days for me to get my…

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…