Thursday was the opening day of the St. Paul Home and Patio Show so I dropped by to catch a talk by Northern Gardener columnist…

The next two weeks are a great time to get excited about the garden season ahead with two major home and garden shows. Today is…

Volunteers have been busy at MSHS offices recently, packing bulbs and roots for plant sales and boxing books and other gear for the upcoming Twin…

Winter is a great time to learn a new skill to use in the garden, and MSHS offers several classes for folks who want to…

This review originally appeared in the January/February 2015 issue of Northern Gardener The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms (Storey Publishing, 2014) By Stephen Russell Are…

The article below originally appeared as the Growing Together column in the January/February 2015 issue of Northern Gardener. Education has always been a core mission…

We like to think every issue of Northern Gardener is inspiring (and they are!) but 2015 may be our best year yet, and we are…

With the New Year upon us, it’s time to settle in for the winter ahead. We can hope it will not be as long or…

The folks at MSHS are getting in the holiday mood this year with events, sales and special deals on memberships and subscriptions. This Saturday, Dec….

Every year, Northern Gardener works with some of the most savvy, on-trend buyers in Minnesota’s garden industry to come up with a list of gifts…

Every year, Northern Gardener works with some of the most savvy, on-trend buyers in Minnesota’s garden industry to come up with a list of gifts…

Every year, Northern Gardener works with some of the most savvy, on-trend buyers in Minnesota’s garden industry to come up with a list of gifts…

Every year, Northern Gardener works with some of the most savvy, on-trend buyers in Minnesota’s garden industry to come up with a list of gifts…

Every year, Northern Gardener works with some of the most savvy, on-trend buyers in Minnesota’s garden industry to come up with a list of gifts…

It’s always a bit humbling to read about the work of the MSHS Award winners, who were celebrated Saturday at a recognition event at Bachman’s…

I don’t think it’s a surprise that many writers are also gardeners. Being outside and in nature gives the mind the freedom to rest or…

The weather over the next week in Minnesota looks exceptional with sunny highs in the 50s, 60s, maybe a minute or two of 70s. It’s…

For many gardeners, canning is a way to say, “Winter — take that! I will continue to enjoy my garden no matter how much snow…

As we head into the last day of the fair, we’d like to give a shout-out to our fantastic Minnesota State Fair volunteers. We could…

There’s a lot to learn at the Minnesota State Fair — and not just about how many foods can be deep-fried! The Agriculture/Horticulture building where…

The September/October issue of Northern Gardener is now out. (You will get a copy of the current issue if you join MSHS at the Minnesota…

The MSHS booth at the Minnesota State Fair is a popular place to buy garden gifts for others or yourself. The booth features lots of…