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As the hot summer winds cool and leaves turn crimson and tangerine, a peak period of nectar flow begins. Nectar flow refers to a stretch…
The Minnesota State Fair is a go for 2021, and we’ll be back in our booth in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building with a fascinating educational display,…
This article about the work of Minnesota master gardeners originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of Northern Gardener. In September 2020, University of Minnesota…
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of Northern Gardener. “I know that my mom had a hand in all of this,” says…
By Rick Juliusson, executive director It’s been exactly one year since I started at MSHS as the new executive director. Starting a new job at…
After a year break due to the pandemic, MSHS donors and supporters visited the garden of Steve and Pauline Danielson for the annual Garden Gathering….
By Hannah Dove Koi Fish, Little Villages, and An Art Deco Sewer Pipe As the earth transitions from virtual garden tours back to physical ones,…
While it’s easiest to get each issue of Northern Gardener by subscribing or joining the hort society, you can pick up the magazine at many…
The Amborella House, which opened its doors to victims of sex trafficking in October, underwent a landscaping makeover with support from the Chisago County Master…
We love stories about our members passing on the love of gardening to young and new gardeners. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2021…
We all remember being beginning gardeners, not knowing the difference between a perennial and a peapod. Like any hobby, it helps to know basic garden…
Choosing plants is exciting and fun, but it helps if you know how to read a plant tag to make the best choices for your…
The May/June Northern Gardener is full information and inspiration for gardeners in USDA Zones 3 and 4, but it also has a something special— Dig…
“I am blessed to have everything I need, so supporting the society is my way of passing on my good fortune,” says Susan Peterson, MSHS…
Early spring is the perfect time to get excited about what you’ll be growing during the upcoming season and planning where to plant things. The…
Since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association, a group of professional perennial growers, designers, retailers and educators, has promoted a “Plant of the Year.” These plants…
Flowers are traditional for Valentine’s Day, but a houseplant lasts longer and is a gift that fits many situations—friend, child, parent or significant other. String…
This article by Diane Duvall originally appeared in the January/February issue of Northern Gardener. “Gardening this year was an outlet for me for the what…
Winter is a time many publishers issue their new gardening titles—perfect for winter reading for northern gardeners. These two new books for vegetable gardeners are…
Updated for summer/fall 2021 Next time you make a Target run you can support the hort society and gardening in Minnesota while picking up your…
The January/February issue of Northern Gardener is on newsstands now, and filled with advice, inspiration and gardening information to keep you cozy all winter—and looking…
This is a continuation of the earlier post on what we’ve learned in 2020. Here are 10 more garden tips from our top 20 garden…
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