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Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The countdown to Christmas is approaching fast, and if you still need to buy a gift for your favorite northern gardener, don’t worry….
Today (December 12) is Poinsettia Day! Who knew this favorite holiday plant even had a day of its own. But, today is the anniversary of…
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. It’s one of a series of articles about community…
This review by Julie Jensen originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. If you’re not interested in yet another technique for…
If you are considering adding a shrub to your garden next year, think about elderberry — a native plant with unusual foliage, creamy blooms in…
The MSHS Spring Garden Gala has been the must-attend spring event for gardeners for several years now. After a bit of tweaking, we’re going back…
I love over-the-top, full of bling and greenery holiday containers, but you can create welcoming holiday containers without an art degree or spending a lot…
Thanksgiving is a turning point in the garden year in the North. There is no denying that the only gardens we’re likely to tend from…
This article by Diane Duvall originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. For more information about becoming a sustaining member of…
The weather may have gotten cold early this year, but we’re planning some warm, holiday events to keep your gardening spirits high. Holiday Open House…
Thursday is the annual “Give to the Max” Day, an easy online way for people to donate to their favorite organizations, and this year, gifts…
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Northern Gardener. When speaking to the artists at the Interact Center for…
As we creep into November, most gardeners are rushing to finish any last-minute tasks they have not completed — including buttoning up the lawn for…
The November/December 2018 issue of Northern Gardener is on newsstands today, and it’s the magazine with the stunning photo of the black-capped chickadee sitting in…
With Halloween just around the corner, you may be wondering about the link between the pumpkins scaring the neighborhood kids and the ones in the…
Ginkgo trees can be stunning in fall. The broad, fan-shaped ginkgo leaves turn a brilliant yellow that is particularly striking at sunrise and sunset. Then,…
We got a question over on another blog post about whether it was too late to plant now. Despite our gloomy, cold, snowy (ugh!) October,…
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the September/October issue of Northern Gardener. One of the goals of the Hy-Vee One Step Grant Program…
As fall plods on and more plants start to brown or whither, the urge to “clean up just a little” is strong, and for many…
Healthy soil is the key to solving many environmental problems we face today. Healthy soils clean and hold water, prevent runoff from rain and snow,…
It’s a rite of the season — every year, we northern gardeners plant bulbs in fall. It’s a sign of hope, a joyful ritual and…
As we near the end of the gardening season, herbs become more precious than ever. By now, many basil plants will have been nipped by…
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