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It doesn’t take a plant pathologist to know when a houseplant is in peril. Yellowing leaves, drooping stems, dropped flowers— these are all telltale signs…
Photos courtesy of Soltech unless otherwise specified. Do I really need a grow light? That depends on your plants and your home’s natural light. Plants…
Read my Winter 2026 Northern Gardener article “H2Oh!” and you’ll quickly see that I’ve become a big fan of growing houseplants in water. And I…
From apples to zucchini, the agriculture/horticulture (AgHort) building at the Minnesota State Fair is jam-packed with home-grown contributions vying to be awarded in their category…
Succulents are hot right now. Everyone wants them. Many of us just do not have the bright light required for indoor succulents, but we may…
Do you get bugs on your houseplants? It can be extra frustrating to deal with pests inside, where they have no natural predators. Common houseplant…
This article supplements a larger feature in the 2026 Spring Planning Issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Read it here! A terrarium is more than a…
Shayla Owodunni shares her top tips and tricks for caring for your indoor jungle. This online guide includes care instructions for all eight of her…
To beat the winter blues, catch these must-see moments at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s botanical garden. If you need a green fix during this long season…
I recently had a blast writing about carnivorous plants for Northern Gardener magazine. I’ve always been fascinated by them. I mean, most of us plant…
If your friends and family know you’re a plant person, chances are houseplant gifts are coming your way this holiday season. Now your job is…
Neverending winter has me really searching for any plant-related activity I can find. April just also happens to be a great time to repot and/or…
The Monstera has been enjoying star status as of late. In houseplant circles, it’s been a leading lady for decades. I remember my mom growing…
Now that everything’s pretty much dead outside, are you noticing your houseplants a little more? I sure am. I noticed that several of them were…
In an earlier post, we talked about ways in which northern gardeners grew plants indoors from the earliest days of the hort society’s history. Method…
The Minnesota Horticultural Society was founded by people who wanted to grow apples and other fruits in a northern climate. But from its earliest days…
Most years, northern gardeners who bring their houseplants outside for summer would be done moving houseplants indoors by now. But with the warm temperatures we’ve…
Even in the dead of winter, Lakeville native and powerhouse plant mama Shayla Owodunni is growing—she shares her Northeast Minneapolis condo with more than 80…
If you’re looking for a houseplant to add color and drama to your home, consider croton (Codiaeum variegatum), a plant that comes in a variety…
Is this plant safe for dogs or cats? That’s one of the questions we’re asked most at the Horticultural Society. Fortunately, the folks at the…
Houseplants have been having a vogue the past few years, and about a third of houseplant sales are to millennials that generation born between about…
Now is the time for some houseplant care before the outdoor garden starts calling. Here are a few tips from houseplant experts.
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