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Let’s make a change in 2026. Question: Which invasive pests and plants should we be on the lookout for this growing season? Answer: As far…
Sunprints are a fun and easy way to make your own garden art, and the results are bold and beautiful pieces worthy of decorating your…
Ask gardeners how they feel about thicket creeper and you’ll likely get a range of answers. It’s a tough, spreading plant, so it can overtake…
Glancing through a recent garden design book, I noticed that some photos jumped off the page. They showed colorful, mostly purple blooms silhouetted against frothy…
When you see wood betony in the wild, you’ll likely see its “host” plants alongside it. It’s a partially parasitic plant with a taproot and…
how do we place shrubs and flowers so that they look their best? The July/August 2021 By Design column discussed eight options. Here are six…
Zigzag goldenrod (solidago flexicaulis) is one of the few goldenrods that thrives in partial to full shade. Most sources agree that it will grow well…
As short-season gardeners, we’re always looking for ways to extend the season and prolong the joy of the harvest. We can do this in the…
After years of growing hostas in the shady, challenging conditions at my grandparents’ cabin in Wisconsin—and watching deer munch them down—I reconsidered bleeding hearts. Are…
Hydrangea Happiness by C.L. Fornari offers depth on this popular shrub.
What’s sweet, hardy and blue all over? Honeyberries, and we’re hooked. Move over blueberries and raspberries, this superfruit packs flavor and a whole host of…
Illustrations by Taylor Tinkham Pro Picks! See below for some top rabbit-resistant plant recommendations from garden center pros and experienced northern gardeners: Expert 1: Heidi…
We love to adorn our gardens. A striking sculpture, a birdbath that welcomes songbirds or a wind chime dancing in the breeze all speak to…
Do you think gardening is hard work? In a survey conducted by the plant wholesaler Monrovia found 39-percent said they considered gardening as their “me…
Lavender has a way of stopping you in your tracks. Its calming fragrance, silvery foliage and dreamy purple blooms bring a touch of the Mediterranean…
Seeing a prairie or a meadow full of blooming compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) in mid-to-late summer is an optimistic sight. Among the three species of…
Established in 2003, the Women’s Environmental Institute (WEI) is a Minnesota nonprofit organization working for environmental justice through agricultural, food, gender, and racial justice strategies…
This article supplements Jamie’s Cabin Containers article in the Spring 2026 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. When cabin season comes to a close each summer…
Your garden can be a place to watch the incredible drama of an insect’s life unfold. But it’s helpful to know what to look for….
Minnesotans are actively working to restore and manage native ecosystems on its public lands, especially prairies, wetlands, forests and other native plant communities. These projects…
Many of us gardeners crave long days of warm sunshine and the thrill of new growth in spring—two things that can feel far away during…
Invest in a few basic tools to increase your chances of successful transplants. Quality propagation tools are the backbone of gardening success; they ensure clean,…
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