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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….
Three summers ago, someone in my neighborhood planted a long hedge of pyramidal arborvitae. For the past two years, I’ve watched half of these lovely…
Think of Christina Chung’s new book, The Layered Edible Garden, as permaculture made easy. Chung, a horticulturist known on social media as @Fluent.Garden, guides gardeners…
Is there an area in your garden or property where it’s hard to get rid of non-native invasive plants? Or maybe you have a section…
The pros can be tough bunch to buy for. Over time, most experienced green thumbs have already amassed a notable collection of gloves, tools, plants…
Apartment, condo and townhome residents and anyone else gardening in a small space, we salute you. A tiny or even non-existent yard won’t stop you—your…
It’s something the urban farmer in your life has probably told you more than once: food just tastes better when it’s grown and sourced locally….
Starting a new garden can be daunting, whether it’s a large plot in the back yard, a raised bed next to the house or a…
The ground may be frozen and perennial stalks may be woody and brown, but it’s certain the native gardener in your life is already thinking…
Get out your ladder—it’s time for tea! Well, not exactly. But some trees, other than the obvious Camellia sinensis (a source of green, oolong and…
My sourdough starter (named Vincent van Dough) is a very hard worker. We’ve memorized our standard recipe to the point that I’ve definitely mixed the…
Spring isn’t spring without tulips. Tulips blooming in the spring necessitates the digging of holes and planting of bulbs in the cool earth of autumn….
To save or not to save? That is the first question. It will take time, energy and a modest financial investment to save mature shrubs,…
The key to having a satisfying view out your winter-gazing window is to extend the season in both directions and think outside the box. I’m…
Wi-fi monitoring systems have revolutionized the way gardeners can manage greenhouses. Nick Cardenas, whose garden is featured in the 2024 winter issue of Northern Gardener®,…
Creating a vibrant garden can be as simple as scattering some seeds. Sowing your own seeds offers a sense of accomplishment and allows you to…
What do you think of when you hear the word forest? Stands of massive redwoods? Old growth forests in Canada? A national forest? The “North…
While doing weed inspections last August, I noticed a new plant had popped up between the oregano and the basil. It had a cluster of…
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