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Giant fleece flower (Persicaria polymorpha) is an underused perennial that is a real showstopper in the garden. Quick to establish, within two to three years…
While many Minnesotans grow hybrid tea roses for their incomparable beauty, hardy shrub roses will grow well in almost any sunny yard and are one…
Trees and shrubs form the backbone of many gardens. Coming in a variety of sizes and often providing multiple season interest, shrubs work well in…
Foamflower (Tiarella) makes a great addition to any shady garden. In the right place, this native of the forest floor will carpet an area with…
Why don’t more northern gardeners plant martagon lilies? They are the first lily to bloom each year; they are rock-solid hardy in our area because…
Much of Minnesota and the Dakotas are remnants of the tall-grass prairie that once covered thousands of square miles of the North American continent. That…
Anytime a plant’s common name starts with the word “Siberian” you know it’s a good bet for northern gardens. Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) are among…
If you have a damp garden or a pond and you want a plant with impact, you cannot do better than ligularia. Several species of…
Turtlehead (Chelone) gets its name from its unusually shaped flowers, which resemble the head of a snapping turtle. There are several species of turtlehead, including…
In early spring, gardeners are hungry for color. One of the best ways to get that color? By planting spring flowering shrubs. Northern Lights azaleas…
Winters in the North can be wimpy or wild, but no matter how severe or mild, winter will be here for a long, long time….
Many gardeners look forward to November, a time when the northern garden is mostly put to bed and you can relax with a cup of…
The November/December issue of Northern Gardener includes Nancy Rose’s article called “A Tale of Two Soils.” Many Minnesotans know Nancy from her years as a…
Horticulturist Nancy Rose’s article in the November/December issue of Northern Gardener talks about the importance of knowing your soil for more garden success. Here are…
Oh, no! Can the garden season really be coming to a close so soon? This week, we’re having slightly warmer temperatures but the fall is…
This is the time of year when Minnesotans love heading to their local orchard or (if they are lucky) harvesting the last few apples off…
The movement to encourage folks to eat more local foods is several years old now, and it’s amazing how many foods you can enjoy in…
Whether rock gardeners or cottage gardeners, prairie gardeners or formal gardeners, most northern gardeners have sedum somewhere in their garden. It’s easy to fall in…
If you are lucky, your vegetable garden is bulging with colored peppers. If not, local farmers’ markets have plenty, and this recipe for red pepper…
Fall is the prime time to do lawn maintenance: fertilizing, weed control, aerating, reseeding even. But what does your lawn really need this fall: Water!…
By this time, most Minnesotans have experienced a frost or even a freeze, and that means summer container plantings may be looking a little raggedy….
Frying, hanging, being wrapped in newspaper and stuffed in a box — life isn’t easy for a green tomato. For many northern gardeners, this year’s…
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