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“It’s taking over,” exclaims another exasperated homeowner, examining their bumper crop of spreading perennials. “It’s crowding everything else out” and “I’ll be pulling this up…
A few years ago, I moved from my house in south Minneapolis to a townhouse in Roseville. Leaving a beloved garden space is the stuff…
Happy Summer! Is it ever not a challenging growing season? In classic upper midwest fashion, we’ve swung from one extreme to the other. I’ve got…
A well-planned foundation border can take your curb appeal from meh to magnificent. Wondering what plants will work best in garden beds up against your…
Recipes and Insights from the Forager Chef Alan Bergo Nothing connects us to nature and the changing seasons like savoring whatever Mother Nature’s currently serving….
As the seasons change, tea enthusiasts and gardeners in zones 3-5 have a unique opportunity to explore the flavors and benefits of herbal teas made…
I love going on garden tours, both to admire beautiful spaces and to get ideas for my own gardens. And, I always pick up a…
So, if you’ve looked outside in the Midwest lately, you know it’s been raining. I would go so far as to say it’s been raining…
After a summer windstorm, it’s common to expect a few twigs or small dead tree branches in the yard; only a few moments’ work is…
How do I love thee, oh sweet basil? Let me count the ways! I love thee pummeled to a pesto paste with pine nuts, olive…
Oh, the frustration of planting a container full of lovely new plants only to have digging animals make a mess of your lovely garden arrangements!…
Full sun is usually described as six to eight hours of sunlight per day. But some gardens may be sunny eight, 10 or even 12…
My daughter, the conservation biologist, gave me a packet of American Lotus seeds for Christmas. A native of shallow lakes, ponds, quiet streams and backwaters…
The Minnesota Horticultural Society (MSHS) is on a mission to transform food insecurity into food abundance through the power of urban gardening, fueled by a…
Do you have a partially shady garden, with patches of bright sun here and there? Do the sunny spots shift throughout the growing season and…
Is there a spot in your garden where you’d like a plant with height and presence? The Silphiums might meet your needs. While they’re big,…
Spring is here! Central Minnesota’s two-year drought has recently all but come to an end with some glorious rainfall. It’s wonderful to see the way…
Forests of the northern Midwest offer more than just a beautiful environment—they also represent an opportunity for small-scale food foraging. Not only is foraging fun…
This post supplements Kathy Purdy’s Silver Laurel Media Award-winning article about rambler roses from the Summer 2024 issue of Northern Gardener magazine. Members enjoy free…
If you want a productive home garden, add nourishing compost, preferably homegrown. Judith Anthony, whose unusual raspberry trellising system is profiled in the Spring 2024…
The standard advice among fashionistas is to invest in classic clothing basics, such as jackets and pants, and indulge in trends on less expensive items…
Gardening in the north is rewarding but challenging—summer days are long and warm, but there aren’t always enough of them to accommodate all our gardening…
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