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Planting for pollinators… the concept was just a blip on the radar a few years ago. Now it’s a nationwide trend, only growing in popularity….
Honey bees get a lot of attention and credit as hardworking pollinators, and we all understand the benefits of keeping a hive or two of…
Here’s to fathers who garden. To dads who get their hands dirty. To papas with patience for impatiens. To old farmers who can taste the…
In 2023, Northern Gardener® shifts to four print publications plus one shorter email supplement. This is based on extensive analysis, feedback from member surveys and…
In a 1916 article on roses, Martin Frydholm of Albert Lea, Minn., promised rose gardeners “work and lots of it” if they wanted to grow…
Join us for a unique opportunity to view The Seeds of Vandana Shiva in Minneapolis with leaders in the local seed and food sovereignty movement….
Brand Peonies, Minnesota’s first peony breeding operation, opened in Faribault, MN, in 1868, just two years after the founding of the hort society. Peonies have…
It’s simple, really. I prefer the easy road. Grab a carrot, a couple potatoes, maybe an onion or garlic and cook a simple family dinner….
Many gardeners want a long season of bulb blooming. The best way to get that is to plant the so-called minor bulbs, in addition to…
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to build a compost pile from the archives of Northern Gardener magazine.
Deer can be an occasional irritation or a constant threat to the garden, and the Internet is full of remedies. But much of this flood…
At just 16, Bridget Westrum founded Growing Our Future, a gardening organization that serves young people in her hometown of Bemidji. During the COVID-19 lockdown,…
If you have magnolias in your landscape, there are two things I know about you: you adore these fabulous spring-blooming trees and would be heartbroken…
Note: This piece was originally part of a series on historical articles from Northern Gardener and Minnesota Horticulturist. Everything about tomatoes speaks of summer—their tart…
For shady spots in northern gardens, begonias are a favorite choice. They grow well with just a bit of sun, come in a wide range…
School gardens offer a great opportunity to engage students in active learning. Gardening can help youth understand the importance of nutrition and healthy, homegrown food….
Lessons and activities are a fun way to engage students with a school garden. We’ve included some resources to check out for ideas below. Youth…
Starting a school garden may feel a bit overwhelming. Where do you start? The resources below are helpful for answering general gardening questions. Planting the…
A small plot packed with food and flowers grows in the heart of the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin. The fairgrounds garden is called the…
With our erratic spring weather, one of the best investments a vegetable gardener in Minnesota can make is in a low tunnel. And, these season…
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