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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,…
Featured above: Many tender rose varieties are grafted to hardier stems to help them survive in northern climates. Want to grow your garden without spending…
Successful plant propagation starts long before you make your first cut. By combining the tips below with the advice from recent Northern Gardener articles on how to…
This article supplements a larger feature in the 2026 Spring Planning Issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Read it here! A terrarium is more than a…
Colder temperatures means we’re stoking a hotter fire for cozy winter reading. Hungry to beef up your gardening chops for spring? Our Northern Gardener staff…
I love growing kohlrabi in my garden. In this family, kohlrabi is everything. We slice it and eat it raw with salt and pepper—I relish…
Meg Cowden shares her garden food aisle picks and seasonal recipes. This blog supplements Meg’s article about why growing your own good is so nourishing…
Shayla Owodunni shares her top tips and tricks for caring for your indoor jungle. This online guide includes care instructions for all eight of her…
I was backpacking with a friend along Wisconsin’s Ice Age trail during a hot spell in June. I had taken some time away from my…
To beat the winter blues, catch these must-see moments at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s botanical garden. If you need a green fix during this long season…
It’s the perfect food and habitat for jumping worms. Before you reach for those bags of wood chips or bark mulch in the spring, you…
Your garden is a natural mood booster. Here’s why and how. being in nature is not a panacea, but it certainly comes close. Time spent…
If your only growing space is on a deck or patio, don’t fret.Almost any veg can grow in a container. I began to grow vegetables…
Garden edgings elevate your beds, keep turf grass from creeping in and give your landscape a polished look and feel. But edging doesn’t have to…
Ah, Autumn! The joyous season of the harvest, for us green-thumbed folk. However, this season of warmth and coziness isn’t without its tribulations for growers….
You may be wondering if becoming a Master Gardener through the University of Minnesota Extension is the right next step in your gardening journey. We…
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