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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…
Dealing with plant-wrecking pests can be frustrating and difficult, especially when trying to garden organically. Balancing desires to support the local ecosystem and beneficial insects…
“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…
So, if you’ve looked outside in the Midwest lately, you know it’s been raining. I would go so far as to say it’s been raining…
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…
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…
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…
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