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Feel that chill in the air? Your plants sure do! The season of morning frosts is once again upon us, gracing our mums and pumpkins…
Some parts of the state have experienced frost already and most will in the next week, so it’s time to think about overwintering tropical plants….
It looks like fall is finally coming in, and that means it will soon be time to store squash for winter. Depending on the variety,…
“Leaf-peeping,” the tradition of driving around in October to look at changing leaves, is a popular fall activity in Minnesota. But how about gardening peeping?…
Most years, northern gardeners who bring their houseplants outside for summer would be done moving houseplants indoors by now. But with the warm temperatures we’ve…
Recently, our community outreach manager Courtney Tchida visited the Gibbs Farm, a wonderful historic site run by the Ramsey County Historical Society. There, she had…
While northern gardeners often use various protection methods to give seedlings a jump start in spring, adding a more permanent solution to your garden can…
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of Northern Gardener. Our signature outreach programs, Minnesota Green and Garden in a Box, assist community…
Savvy northern gardeners know that winter is a gardening season and plants that enhance our long, snowy winters are a welcome addition to our landscape….
Fall is a great time to plant spring-blooming bulbs, tress, shrubs and, yes, perennials. While many people choose spring for planting perennials, there are some…
The 2021 Minnesota State Fair was different in many ways, but in keeping with tradition, the first two days of the fair included displays of…
Ornamental grasses add height and texture to our gardens. ‘Blackhawks’ big bluestem also adds exceptional fall (and summer) colors to the perennial garden. Many northern…
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of Northern Gardener. “This campaign you’ve got to expand your membership is an opportunity to pass…
Salt and pepper. Batman and Robin. Spaghetti and meatballs. Rhythm and blues. Goldenrod and asters. What? Allow me some alliteration when I say goldenrod and…
As your eyes drift across the garden, you might not immediately notice the bushy herb with the jagged-edged leaves. It’s easy to overlook amongst the…
Anise hyssop is a tactile plant; soft to the touch when in full bloom and as it develops seeds. It also appeals to the other…
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) gets its name from the brilliant red flowers that grow in an elongated cluster atop the stems, midsummer through early fall….
The genus Allium (commonly known as onion) consists of several species that many northern gardeners know well, most commonly chives which have been used for…
Plant garlic this fall and thank yourself later as you enjoy fresh pesto, quiches and other garlic-filled dishes next summer. Growing garlic is easy and fun….
By Rick Juliusson, MSHS executive director As a child, the State Fair was always a jumble of food, rides, shows and baby animals—more an amusement…
By Hannah Dove Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a…
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…
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