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From apples to zucchini, the agriculture/horticulture (AgHort) building at the Minnesota State Fair is jam-packed with home-grown contributions vying to be awarded in their category…
Container gardening comes with its own host of challenges and learning experiences that differ from those seen in traditional gardening. In many cases, traditional gardening…
July is the month our gardens oft experience a spike in issues. From pests to weeds to fungi, lots of unwelcome guests find their way…
For a graceful, yet sturdy, plant that attracts pollinators of all types and blooms reliably through most of the summer, consider Verbena hastata. The small,…
The dog days of summer are upon us— and our plants. Although heat stress has always been an occasional problem plaguing northern gardens, only over…
Hello and welcome to Northern Gardener’s newest blog, Room to Grow! Here, I will be documenting my journey from gardening rookie to expert in a…
Let’s make a change in 2026. Question: Which invasive pests and plants should we be on the lookout for this growing season? Answer: As far…
Hydrangea Happiness by C.L. Fornari offers depth on this popular shrub.
What’s sweet, hardy and blue all over? Honeyberries, and we’re hooked. Move over blueberries and raspberries, this superfruit packs flavor and a whole host of…
Illustrations by Taylor Tinkham Pro Picks! See below for some top rabbit-resistant plant recommendations from garden center pros and experienced northern gardeners: Expert 1: Heidi…
We love to adorn our gardens. A striking sculpture, a birdbath that welcomes songbirds or a wind chime dancing in the breeze all speak to…
Do you think gardening is hard work? In a survey conducted by the plant wholesaler Monrovia found 39-percent said they considered gardening as their “me…
Lavender has a way of stopping you in your tracks. Its calming fragrance, silvery foliage and dreamy purple blooms bring a touch of the Mediterranean…
Your garden can be a place to watch the incredible drama of an insect’s life unfold. But it’s helpful to know what to look for….
Minnesotans are actively working to restore and manage native ecosystems on its public lands, especially prairies, wetlands, forests and other native plant communities. These projects…
Invest in a few basic tools to increase your chances of successful transplants. Quality propagation tools are the backbone of gardening success; they ensure clean,…
Featured above: Many tender rose varieties are grafted to hardier stems to help them survive in northern climates. Want to grow your garden without spending…
Successful plant propagation starts long before you make your first cut. By combining the tips below with the advice from recent Northern Gardener articles on how to…
Colder temperatures means we’re stoking a hotter fire for cozy winter reading. Hungry to beef up your gardening chops for spring? Our Northern Gardener staff…
Meg Cowden shares her garden food aisle picks and seasonal recipes. This blog supplements Meg’s article about why growing your own good is so nourishing…
I was backpacking with a friend along Wisconsin’s Ice Age trail during a hot spell in June. I had taken some time away from my…
It’s the perfect food and habitat for jumping worms. Before you reach for those bags of wood chips or bark mulch in the spring, you…
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