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Container gardening comes with its own host of challenges and learning experiences that differ from those seen in traditional gardening. In many cases, traditional gardening…
The dog days of summer are upon us— and our plants. Although heat stress has always been an occasional problem plaguing northern gardens, only over…
Hello and welcome to Northern Gardener’s newest blog, Room to Grow! Here, I will be documenting my journey from gardening rookie to expert in a…
Young people from diverse backgrounds do the meaningful work of growing and enjoying nutritious food. This article first appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of…
The mission: helping communities grow healthy food. This article first appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Visit our shop to order…
Colectiva Bilingüe and Garden-in-a-Box cultivate community and future gardeners. This article first appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Visit our shop…
Garden-in-a-Box fuels Koochiching County’s commitment to feeding their community. This article first appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Visit our shop…
Face to Face’s school garden reaps the benefits of support from both the Minnesota Horticultural Society’s Garden-in-a-Box program and a Community Foods Project grant. This…
There is nothing quite like experiencing a child’s joy in the garden. Seeing a little one watch seeds in the ground become the fruits and…
Growing ornamental, blooming plants alongside fruits and vegetables offers many benefits, and it’s fun! The term “companion planting” is defined by WebMD as “the practice…
Let’s talk soil, which is the basis of how well your garden grows. The ideal garden soil is loamy—loose textured for air circulation and drainage…
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