Ideas & Inspiration Garden Tips
Whether you are a beginner or veteran gardener, our experts have some how-to tips to keep your garden looking great.
Annuals
Container Design for Fall
SIMPLE DESIGN FOR FALL *Container design for fall can be fun and rewarding. When you hit the garden center in September there are way…
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Houseplants
African Violet-Pet Friendly Houseplant
African violets are pet friendly. Fido and Mr Kitty can rest easy knowing these traditional blooming plants are not going to give them a belly…
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Fall
Fall Grass Seed
Fall grass seeding may be on your mind and we have a few expert tips to help you along. The MN lawn that survives through…
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Spring
To the Cabin! & the plants to bring along.
Gardening at the Lake Low maintenance, winter hardy and deer resistant plants for cabin. Why not incorporate some easy maintenance beds to your favorite family…
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Critter Control
10 Plants You Didn’t Know Repel Mosquitoes
“Minnesota has two seasons, winter and road construction.”
“We’ve got 20,000 lakes when it rains.”
“The state bird? Mosquito.”
Perennials
Perennial of the moment… The Peony
Peonies are about to burst! These colossal blooming perennials always catch my eye and my nose. Hurry up and stake yours if you haven’t yet, they are about to bloom in the landscape.
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How to grow veggies like a rockstar!
What do you need to grow vegetables– and actually have something to show for it? Think prep early, and reap the reward later.
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Summer
Gardening With Mom-(80s & Original Mom Jeans)
Mom wasn’t a farmer, but she could grow a mean head of cauliflower. One of my fondest childhood memories is spending countless hours out in the garden with my mom.
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
Strawberry Fields Forever
Gardening for life! Growing plants that produce fruit is delightful for your spirit and your dish of ice cream. Strawberries are probably one of the…
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