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Perennial Tulips Most tulips frustrate me. Planting them is a lot of work and the task produces absolutely no instant gratification. You dig a hole,…
Spotted beebalm is a guaranteed pollinator magnet. Add it to your garden or property and you will see pollinators—butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees, hummingbird moths, hummingbirds and…
This article by Debbie Lonnee appeared in the Sept/Oct 2019 issue of Northern Gardener Plant to Pick Sept/Oct 2019 Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form…
Why don’t more people grow kohlrabi? I mean, what’s not to like? It’s easy to grow, it’s tasty in a multitude of recipes, it comes…
It’s a splendid summer day. The sky is a brilliant blue and the sun shines with warmth in its golden glow. A few wispy clouds…
If you’ve wandered by a native aster on a crisp autumn afternoon while the sun warms your back, then you’ve seen what this plant does…
Invasive species removal is the most difficult challenge I encounter in my gardening work, and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is my biggest adversary. Most northern…
Purple prairie clover is a delicate-looking plant with unique rose-purple to crimson flowers. The densely packed flowers bloom in a ring around the flower head,…
It’s hard to imagine a Thanksgiving meal without sweet potatoes. In my mind, they’re more important than the turkey. Let’s take a closer look at…
Nestled in the northwest corner of Oak Tree Park in Dilworth, Minn., lies a bed of roses that visitors have enjoyed since 2010. The roses…
Most gardeners have strong opinions about creeping Charlie, the weed more formally known as Glechoma hederacea. Some love it, claiming creeping Charlie provides food for…
A recent article about jumping worms in the Star Tribune by regular Northern Gardener contributor Gail Hudson has brought more attention to this new invasive…
The Open Door, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, is working hard to eradicate hunger in Dakota County. Its Garden to Table program is a participant…
We were hot. And, now we’re not. What’s a gardener to do in spring in our changeable northern climate when deciding when to plant vegetables….
For height, drama and a tropical look in northern gardens, nothing beats canna lilies. Native to tropical and semi-tropical areas of North and South America,…
There’s a comprehensive list of garden chores for April that MSHS published a year ago, recommending things like: In this post, I want to focus…
Wondering what to grow in your cutting garden? Check out this list of best plants for a cut flower garden from author Susy Morris. For…
With farmers’ markets overflowing with beautiful bouquets of local flowers, it seems everyone is thinking about adding a cutting garden. Even a small 4-by-4 foot…
Many gardeners are adding perennials, shrubs and trees that support pollinators to their landscapes. But, how about your lawn? We’re seeing more interest in bee…
Compost is decomposed organic matter—food scraps, dried leaves, grass clippings, spent stems and leaves, pine needles and other garden material. It’s filled with microorganisms and…
The previous post discussed a couple of ways to build a basic raised bed garden, for your deck or on the ground. In this post,…
Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow food or flowers, whether you live on a large lot or have only a balcony or…
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