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During the interviews for the position of editor for Northern Gardener, the committee from the Minnesota Horticultural Society asked me how I would establish my…
In a 1916 article on roses, Martin Frydholm of Albert Lea, Minn., promised rose gardeners “work and lots of it” if they wanted to grow…
Join us for a unique opportunity to view The Seeds of Vandana Shiva in Minneapolis with leaders in the local seed and food sovereignty movement….
Brand Peonies, Minnesota’s first peony breeding operation, opened in Faribault, MN, in 1868, just two years after the founding of the hort society. Peonies have…
Many gardeners want a long season of bulb blooming. The best way to get that is to plant the so-called minor bulbs, in addition to…
Note: This piece was originally part of a series on historical articles from Northern Gardener and Minnesota Horticulturist. Everything about tomatoes speaks of summer—their tart…
For shady spots in northern gardens, begonias are a favorite choice. They grow well with just a bit of sun, come in a wide range…
Indoor seed sowing, greenhouses, cold frames, hot beds—you name it, northern gardeners have tried it to extend the season for vegetables and other plants. Today,…
There are plenty of tips from the past on seed starting that we cannot recommend anymore. Please do not heat garden soil in the oven…
Many of us enjoy amaryllis blooms in winter. Some of us even save the plants’ bulbs from year-to-year, letting them go dormant and storing them…
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…
Snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata or sometimes Sansevieria trifasciata), is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, which explains its popularity in malls. It’s a great…
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…
Each year, the Perennial Plant Association chooses a “plant of the year.” It’s a great way to highlight plants that consistently grow well in gardens…
Like a broken record, I’m always repeating this mantra for gardening success—the right plant for the right place. Re-creating native conditions for any plant is…
Winter is a great time to plan future plantings, and adding shade trees to the garden is something that should be considered carefully. We have…
American yew is not planted often because it is toxic to humans and animals, but for those who do plant it, it can handle all…
One of the easiest houseplants to grow, jade plant (Crassula ovata) is native to provinces on the eastern side of South Africa and in Mozambique….
At the end of every gardening season, I order next year’s annual plants for my regular gardening clients. I consider it a huge job perk—I…
A mature elderberry bush can provide you with ample sprays of elderflowers for making delicately flavored treats and syrup as well as a bountiful harvest…
Looking for some horticultural cheer to get you through the holidays and winter without a lot of fuss? Try succulents! They look elegant but are…
Feel that chill in the air? Your plants sure do! The season of morning frosts is once again upon us, gracing our mums and pumpkins…
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