Understanding Frosts, Freezes and Hard Freezes
The weather folks were invoking the “F” word the other night — frost, which may hit the Twin Cities Friday night. The rest of the…

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The weather folks were invoking the “F” word the other night — frost, which may hit the Twin Cities Friday night. The rest of the…
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the September/October issue of Northern Gardener. In Minneapolis, the Stevens Square Community Organization (SSCO) manages the North…
Smells are powerful, and the scent of popcorn plant (Senna didymobotrya) will bring you right back to the movie theaters of your childhood. This plant,…
Houseplants have so many benefits, especially for those of us living in northern climates. They reduce carbon dioxide levels, increase humidity in our dry winter…
This review by Julie Jensen of Practical Organic Gardening: The No-Nonsense Guide to Growing Naturally (Cool Springs Press, 2017) by Mark Highland originally appeared in…
Whenever folks walk into my back garden, they are shocked by the height of one plant. It’s close to 7 feet tall, narrow in stature…
The latest issue of Northern Gardener is on newsstands now (and available for those who sign up for a subscription or join MSHS at the…
This year, we’re growing vegetables in containers for our educational display at the Minnesota State Fair. Even though the containers have been at the fair…
If you have visited MSHS at the Minnesota State Fair, you’ve been in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building, home to craft beer, University of Minnesota apples, floral…
This article by Brenda Harvieux will appear in the September/October 2018 issue of Northern Gardener. You can view the garden on the southwest corner of…
The gift bags are packed, the trucks are being loaded with books, T-shirts, tools and gloves, and all the plants that will be displayed in…
MSHS has hired Gretchen Ambrosier as its new executive director. She replaces CEO Rose Eggert, who retired in August, but will continue to assist MSHS…
Last of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Fourth of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Third of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Second of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
First of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Rose Eggert, longtime CEO of the Minnesota Horticultural Society, will be retiring this summer. This profile of Rose originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue…
You’ve seen them on Instagram: fabulous topiary or kokedama, lush patio pots, succulents or houseplants on steroids. Maybe you’re a container gardener with potted plants…
The July/August 2018 issue of Northern Gardener is on newsstands with a new look for its cover and great garden information inside. We’ve changed the…
July is the big month for garden tours, and Minnesota is blessed to have dozens of them every year. Because I edit Northern Gardener, I attend between…
Two articles from 2017 issues of Northern Gardener magazine won Silver Awards in the annual media awards sponsored by GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators,…
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