Ideas & Inspiration Eco Tips
Discover practical, eco-friendly gardening and lifestyle tips in our new Eco Tips section! From sustainable planting practices to reducing waste in your garden, we’re sharing expert advice to help you cultivate a greener, more mindful way of living.

Clover vs. Shamrock: What’s the Difference?
If you’re an urban gardening enthusiast looking to bring some festive greenery into your home or garden, here’s what you need to know!
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Supporting Local Pollinators: Why Bees and Butterflies Matter
Just like we’re coming out of hibernation, so are our native pollinators—bees and butterflies! These small yet mighty creatures play a crucial role in maintaining…
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Pollinator Week: Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden
At Sunnyside Gardens, we’ve always loved planting flowers that attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds—but now, we’re turning our focus to one of the most important…
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Start Your Spring Garden Now: Indoor Seed Starting Guide
Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start seeds indoors so your plants are strong and ready for the…
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Support Your Garden’s Ecosystem with Pollinator-Friendly Plants
This week, take a moment to recognize the pollinators that help keep our gardens thriving! By planting nectar-rich plants, you can create a welcoming habitat…
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Bee & Butterfly Boulevard Garden Beds
We’re creating Bee-friendly and Butterfly-attracting boulevard gardening options! A Garden with a Greater Purpose An effective way to garden with a greater goal is to…
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Urban Gardeners Can Help Native Minnesota Bees Thrive
Let’s talk about how we can support native Minnesota bee habitats! As a quick review, native bee populations are in urgent need of our help.…
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Composting 101: How to Turn Waste into Garden Gold
Composting isn’t rocket science—it can be as easy or as involved as you want! Whether you have a simple pile of yard waste in your…
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