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Signs of spring appear in many ways for northern gardeners. Some, like seed catalogs and indoor grow kits, appear when there’s still snow on the…
Ed. note: This article supplements a larger feature on community gardening in the Spring 2025 issue of Northern Gardener. Starting a Community Garden is no…
Ed. note: This article supplements a larger feature on growing a global garden in the Spring 2025 issue of Northern Gardener. Get access to the…
Ed. note: This article supplements a larger feature on growing a global garden in the Spring 2025 issue of Northern Gardener. Learn more about this…
Radishes are some of the first seeds I direct sow in spring. To me, they signify the kickoff of a new growing season. I really…
I love mint! Yum: peppermint patties with a delicate chocolate coating, chocolate mint ice cream, mint juleps, mojitos, mint tea, and more. The unifier of…
As we close the book on 2024, the Minnesota Horticultural Society (MSHS) invites you to celebrate with us a year of transformative growth, impactful programs…
Where is your favorite tea source? How about making it a corner of your garden? Herbal teas are all the rage and it takes only…
Have you ever planted tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs in pots? Any success? I must admit I’ve had limited experience with this endeavor, only…
Birds are the flowers of the air. There’s no need to plant, fertilize, or harvest. Merely by attracting birds to your garden can you enjoy…
Talking about new plants for the 2025 season feels like Christmas in January! As we dream about warmer weather and think about spaces in the…
There is nothing quite like experiencing a child’s joy in the garden. Seeing a little one watch seeds in the ground become the fruits and…
I’m normally a veggie scrap saver. I have a gallon bag in my freezer where I stash onion skins, celery tops, carrot shoulders, etc… Then…
The gardens are now put to bed here in the north. Whether you grew root vegetables in your gardens this year and now have them…
Before you order more seed packets for your 2025 garden, check your stash. You may have plenty of seeds that will grow just as well…
Transform your garden’s harvest into a powerful health tonic that supports your immune system and adds zest to your daily routine. Fire Cider is more…
Fermenting carrots is a wonderful way to preserve them for long term enjoyment. Through the process of fermentation the flavor is transformed, yet the carrots…
Gardeners always seem to be looking for new ways to grow plants: Have some leftover fabric or denim? If your DIY juices are flowing and…
Being a Minnesotan, I am fortunate to live right next door to Wisconsin, the biggest cranberry producer in the country. Every October, I visit the…
Cranberries are healthy for us—they are high in antioxidants, low in calories and high in vitamins C, A and K. The versatile gems take over…
As we inch slowly toward winter, it’s time to put away your garden tools and protect your plants from scavengers. For suburban and urban gardeners,…
Growing vegetables in containers is fun and easy, as long as you have three elements working together: container size, proper light and good potting soil….
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