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As we near the end of the gardening season, herbs become more precious than ever. By now, many basil plants will have been nipped by…
The weather folks were invoking the “F” word the other night — frost, which may hit the Twin Cities Friday night. The rest of the…
Smells are powerful, and the scent of popcorn plant (Senna didymobotrya) will bring you right back to the movie theaters of your childhood. This plant,…
Houseplants have so many benefits, especially for those of us living in northern climates. They reduce carbon dioxide levels, increase humidity in our dry winter…
Whenever folks walk into my back garden, they are shocked by the height of one plant. It’s close to 7 feet tall, narrow in stature…
Last of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Fourth of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Third of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Second of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
First of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
July is the big month for garden tours, and Minnesota is blessed to have dozens of them every year. Because I edit Northern Gardener, I attend between…
Shasta daisies are one of those flowers that just say, “Summer.” With their white and gold ray flowers, standing upright above green foliage, they are…
Despite our late start this spring, many ornamental plants seem to be on schedule and the show of June blooms (peonies, irises, etc.) was spectacular….
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Northern Gardener. “The goal of the Children’s Garden in Residence at St. Paul…
If you’ve ever seen photos of lavender fields in Oregon or other much more temperate climates that ours, you know how delightful this perennial herb…
Now that the heat has broken a bit and we have had some rain, it’s a great time to plant some additional vegetables or flowering…
Having recently purchased an older home in an urban neighborhood, I’m learning all about the value of growing up — not out. With tight space…
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Northern Gardener. The University of Minnesota Bee Squad and MSHS are joining forces to bring…
As this long and snowy winter finally eases its grip, many gardeners are wondering how much they should adjust their vegetable planting schedule. By some…
As we dig out from yet another (please, please, please make it the last) spring snowstorm, gardeners can’t help but wonder: Is it safe to…
This article by Brenda Harvieux originally appeared in the March/April issue of Northern Gardener. CAPI is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 4,000 low-income…
Larry Cipolla is a well-known Twin Cities University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and garden speaker, who tends a wonderful garden in Edina. It combines…
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