Basil Downy Mildew disease and a desire for something different have led gardeners to search for disease resistant varieties of basil.
Downy Mildew Resistant Impatiens Cultivars
Before, nothing could keep impatiens downy mildew at bay - now, it’s time to plant impatiens again.
Aster Yellows vs. Eriophyid Mites on Coneflower
Learn about these two common plant issues and which could be impacting your garden.
Tomato Diseases
Blossom end rot and early blight made an appearance in 2013...
What's Wrong with My Plant?
Diagnose problems in the yard and garden caused by insects, diseases and nonliving factors using the University of Minnesota's Plant Pathogen Tool.
What to Do About Scorched Plants
Discovering that your plants have crispy, browning edges? Find out more about potential causes of leaf scorch and what you can do.
Native Plants
Native Plant ID Resources
Xerces Society's Karin Jokela shares her favorite websites, apps and books for identifying native plants.
Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Here are some alternatives to invasive plants, including some popular garden plants that are threatening native areas.
Northern Natives: Whorled Milkweed
This Milkweed species is an important host plant for many pollinators, blooming later in the season and in drought conditions.
Learn about Native Plants
Explore the benefits and different varieties of natives. Also, find which species grow best in various conditions, from dry prairies to wet meadows to shallow water.
Native Columbine
Delicate, dangling blooms of red petals with yellow stamens often turn up in the most unexpected places.
Pests
Jumping Worms in MN
Here's what we know so far, with links to additional resources.
The European Chafer Beetle in MN
A new and potentially very destructive lawn pest has been discovered for the first time in Minnesota.
Magnolia Scale
This insect has been around for years and can be devastating to magnolias. Here's what you need to know.
Invasive Jumping Worms
Impacts and prevention explained by Dr. Lee Frelich, Director of the Center for Forest Ecology at the UMN.
Japanese Beetle Facts
Japanese beetles can be a significant landscape pest and difficult to tolerate, particularly when they first become abundant in an area.
Three Bad Bugs for Northern Gardeners
Three insects University of Minnesota entomologist Jeff Hahn thinks northern gardeners should watch out for...
Planting for Pollinators
Planting a Pollinator Tea Garden
Create a garden that will nourish both pollinators and people.
Plant Herbs for Pollinators
It’s a good idea to plant herbs for pollinators, because so many herbs are useful plants for the larvae of butterflies and useful moths.
What Is A Bee Lawn?
We’re seeing more interest in “bee lawns,” including support from the state of Minnesota to encourage lawns that are good for pollinators and the planet.
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Tips and strategies for encouraging hummingbirds into your garden.
Best Plants for Hummingbirds
MSHS Pollinator Paks contain many pollinator-friendly plants - here are the ones hummingbirds love!
Best Plants for Butterflies
Here are Heather Holm's recommendations for best plants for butterflies for different sun and soil conditions.
Pollinator Paks™
Look for Pollinator Paks™ at garden centers and nurseries late May through September. Each pack includes six plants, ready to drop in the ground and known to attract pollinators.
A guide from the Xerces Society on how to monitor native bees in pollinator habitats.
Soil Amendment
A Year in Flowers
Cultivating a cutting garden? Or, want to create homegrown arrangements? Grab this helpful guide.
Uprooted
A beautifully written garden memoir, this a wonderful read for an experienced gardener or anyone who loves plants and the environment.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world through sharing narratives from her Potawatomi ancestors.
The Perennial Kitchen
Beth Cooley explores how perennial foods are vital both to the health of humans and the planet in her newest cookbook.
Houseplant Party
Now that's our kind of party!
The Earth in Her Hands
Jennifer Jewell shines a light on the work of 75 women in horticulture and gardening.
New Naturalism
Horticulturist Kelly D. Norris shares ideas and inspiration for a "nature-forward" approach to home garden design.
Sustainable Gardening
A Year in Flowers
Cultivating a cutting garden? Or, want to create homegrown arrangements? Grab this helpful guide.
Uprooted
A beautifully written garden memoir, this a wonderful read for an experienced gardener or anyone who loves plants and the environment.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world through sharing narratives from her Potawatomi ancestors.
The Perennial Kitchen
Beth Cooley explores how perennial foods are vital both to the health of humans and the planet in her newest cookbook.
Houseplant Party
Now that's our kind of party!
The Earth in Her Hands
Jennifer Jewell shines a light on the work of 75 women in horticulture and gardening.
New Naturalism
Horticulturist Kelly D. Norris shares ideas and inspiration for a "nature-forward" approach to home garden design.
Tough Growing Locations
A Year in Flowers
Cultivating a cutting garden? Or, want to create homegrown arrangements? Grab this helpful guide.
Uprooted
A beautifully written garden memoir, this a wonderful read for an experienced gardener or anyone who loves plants and the environment.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world through sharing narratives from her Potawatomi ancestors.
The Perennial Kitchen
Beth Cooley explores how perennial foods are vital both to the health of humans and the planet in her newest cookbook.
Houseplant Party
Now that's our kind of party!
The Earth in Her Hands
Jennifer Jewell shines a light on the work of 75 women in horticulture and gardening.
New Naturalism
Horticulturist Kelly D. Norris shares ideas and inspiration for a "nature-forward" approach to home garden design.
Weeds
Getting Rid of Garlic Mustard
Cheryl Culbreth, founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc. shares resources for battling this noxious weed.
Canada Thistle
Laura Schwarz discusses invasive species removal with Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense).
Have You Tried Weedless Gardening?
Lee Reich's primer on weedless gardening for Northern Gardener.
Identifying Weeds
This UMN Extension diagnostic tool will help you identify and manage common weeds.
How To Deal With Creeping Charlie
Laura Schwarz weighs in about Creeping Charlie, formally known as Glechoma hederacea.
Minnesota Noxious Weeds List
Noxious weeds - annual, biennial, or perennial plants that have the potential to threaten human or animal health.
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