Forcing Branches Brings Early Blooms
It’s been a tough winter, and everybody hates February. So, why not make these late winter months a bit more bearable by bringing the garden…

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It’s been a tough winter, and everybody hates February. So, why not make these late winter months a bit more bearable by bringing the garden…
Perhaps you’ve seen an unusual orchid in the store and wondered, is that real? It may have been a brilliant red for Valentine’s Day or…
A chickadee zips overhead, landing deftly on the edge of its tiny nest. Three bald babies bounce up for a bite from the bug buffet…
It’s spring break season. Maybe you’re on your way to a tropical location, or you have a trip planned later this year to a unique…
The Monstera has been enjoying star status as of late. In houseplant circles, it’s been a leading lady for decades. I remember my mom growing…
I was perusing holiday clearance racks at the local big box store and happened upon a shelf of abandoned amaryllis bulbs. They looked so sad,…
Happy New Year! I hope your holiday celebrations were as jolly and stress-free as possible. Now that the distractions of December have passed, I’m pretty…
We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels….
We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels….
We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels….
We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels….
We’re shining a spotlight on this organization because they’re our valuable partner in delivering educational resources to northern gardeners of all ages and skill levels….
Mother Nature is on her own schedule; this spring proves it more than ever. No matter when the blooming begins, the spring parade of color found in shrubs and small trees is splendid, and these beauties display in a fairly predictable order.
Mother Nature is on her own schedule; this spring proves it more than ever. No matter when the blooming begins, the spring parade of color found in shrubs and small trees is splendid, and these beauties display in a fairly predictable order.
Folded magazine crafting is a creative activity of yore. But it’s making a comeback, probably because of its cool, vintage vibe and mid-century feel that…
Now that everything’s pretty much dead outside, are you noticing your houseplants a little more? I sure am. I noticed that several of them were…
Ready to cull your garden to decorate for the holidays? Gardens are great sources for holiday trimmings: holiday wreaths, arrangements and more. It’s a fun…
I haven’t always loved growing plants, and I definitely haven’t always been good at it. In fact, there was a time when I could barely…
By early December, the garden is freezing up and most northern gardeners are settled in for the winter. Besides checking for garden catalogs, taking classes…
Poinsettias are a classic holiday plant, filling churches, malls and other public spaces with their red, pink and white splendor. But if poinsettias are not…
After the last Ice Age, Minnesota was a land with vast expanses of pine tree forests, so it’s no surprise that homeowners and gardeners have…
The snow squeaks under your boots as you trudge through the drifts to the mailbox. It’s only December, but you’re already growing weary of the…
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