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During these last cold days of winter (hope, hope, hope!), I’ve been taking refuge in the garden photos I took last summer. Among the images are many from vegetable gardens that are truly beautiful spaces as well as nourishing.
This bulb is used to flavor foods the world over, and one of the best kept secrets about garlic is the garlic scape!
Mary Schier gives several reasons to grow tomatoes in containers
Listen to Paul Sobocinski of Land Stweardship Project and our very own Courtney Tchida talk about growing veggies in Minnesota!
Join the growing trend—growing fruits and vegetables on patios and decks, in containers and small plots.
To help ensure that the vegetables
you grow and prepare are of high quality, you need to harvest them at
peak maturity, handle them properly, and store them under optimum conditions.
How to prune panicle and smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea arborescens). The big thing is to not sweat it!
Learn why this must-have plant is one of our favorites!
A handy list of perennial salvia cultivars prepared by Mary Maguire Lerman.
There’s a reason why so many of us plant this hardy perennial—it’s easy to grow, low maintenance and boasts bright blooms all summer long.
Learn about this remarkable, easy-to-grow perennial that will brighten up any shade garden!
Retired landscape designer and student of acclaimed designer Piet Oudolf, William Dougherty shares his favorite varieties of lilies and tips for growing them!
Learn how you can grow this stunning plant in your own garden!
Find gardening workshops, plant sales, garden tours and more happening near you!
Want to grow as a gardener and connect with plant lovers near you? Join a local garden club, plant society or master gardener group.
Explore community gardens in your neighborhood and beyond with this helpful map!
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