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The pros can be tough bunch to buy for. Over time, most experienced green thumbs have already amassed a notable collection of gloves, tools, plants…
Apartment, condo and townhome residents and anyone else gardening in a small space, we salute you. A tiny or even non-existent yard won’t stop you—your…
It’s something the urban farmer in your life has probably told you more than once: food just tastes better when it’s grown and sourced locally….
Starting a new garden can be daunting, whether it’s a large plot in the back yard, a raised bed next to the house or a…
The ground may be frozen and perennial stalks may be woody and brown, but it’s certain the native gardener in your life is already thinking…
Get out your ladder—it’s time for tea! Well, not exactly. But some trees, other than the obvious Camellia sinensis (a source of green, oolong and…
My sourdough starter (named Vincent van Dough) is a very hard worker. We’ve memorized our standard recipe to the point that I’ve definitely mixed the…
Spring isn’t spring without tulips. Tulips blooming in the spring necessitates the digging of holes and planting of bulbs in the cool earth of autumn….
To save or not to save? That is the first question. It will take time, energy and a modest financial investment to save mature shrubs,…
The key to having a satisfying view out your winter-gazing window is to extend the season in both directions and think outside the box. I’m…
Wi-fi monitoring systems have revolutionized the way gardeners can manage greenhouses. Nick Cardenas, whose garden is featured in the 2024 winter issue of Northern Gardener®,…
Creating a vibrant garden can be as simple as scattering some seeds. Sowing your own seeds offers a sense of accomplishment and allows you to…
What do you think of when you hear the word forest? Stands of massive redwoods? Old growth forests in Canada? A national forest? The “North…
While doing weed inspections last August, I noticed a new plant had popped up between the oregano and the basil. It had a cluster of…
Dozens of salvia varieties grow beautifully in containers or in the ground as annuals. But come frost, they’re done. Some salvias, however, will overwinter in the…
No Dig Gardening mimics “nature by disturbing the soil as little as possible…” Learn more in this in-depth look with Charles Dowding.
Dealing with plant-wrecking pests can be frustrating and difficult, especially when trying to garden organically. Balancing desires to support the local ecosystem and beneficial insects…
Are you a silver person or gold? That question can apply to gardens as well as jewelry. Silver plants are an elegant garden accessory, adding…
The race is on! The pumpkin, squash, cucumbers and other vining plants are growing very quickly indeed, at the rate of about six inches per…
“It’s taking over,” exclaims another exasperated homeowner, examining their bumper crop of spreading perennials. “It’s crowding everything else out” and “I’ll be pulling this up…
A few years ago, I moved from my house in south Minneapolis to a townhouse in Roseville. Leaving a beloved garden space is the stuff…
Happy Summer! Is it ever not a challenging growing season? In classic upper midwest fashion, we’ve swung from one extreme to the other. I’ve got…
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