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Gardening can be even more fun when you get to eat what you’ve grown. Find out how to start seeds, care for herbs, have success in square foot gardening, and more!

Herb Care 101: Flavorama!
Indoor Herb Gardening Indoor herb gardening brings fresh flavors to your kitchen, fills your home with delightful fragrances, and adds a touch of greenery to…
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What to do with all that Basil?
I love basil, the smell reminds me of my great-grandmother’s kitchen and always makes me hungry. Yet, aside from a couple caprese salads, I never seem to use much and always end up cutting down a giant plant in the fall.
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Spring Fever: Seeds to Start Outdoors
Late April & Early May in Minnesota There’s nothing quite like getting your hands in the soil on a crisp spring morning. As the ground…
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You can grow grapes in MN. Get started today!
Tomatoes, apples, blueberries, raspberries and other tasty fruits are fun to plant and watch grow into treats for your dinner plate, but did you know…
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It’s About That Thyme: Herb Care & Food Pairings
As Minnesotans, we know how short summers can seem. We tolerate grocery store greens most of the year, and look forward to the season where…
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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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How to Successfully Grow Tomatoes
Is your lack of green thumb affecting your tomato plants? We are here to tell you that you can have delicious, homegrown tomatoes – even…
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How To Do Berry Gardening with Baby Cakes Blackberries
Looking to dive into berry gardening this summer? Meet Baby Cakes—a dwarf, thornless blackberry plant that’s perfect for containers, small gardens, and berry-lovers of all…
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Tomato Kids
What’s wrong with your tomato? I’ve seen some sad looking tomatoes photos come through the store lately and I think it’s time we had a…
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I Feel Good From My Head Tomatoes – Veggie Gardening
Veggie gardens are a great way to have affordable, healthy produce all summer long. From beginner to expert, these gardens can be very rewarding. Here…
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Herb Gardening
How do you grow your herbs? Rosemary pots, french tarragon baskets, garden chive rows, hanging thyme, herb knots, A few different methods come to mind…
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Herb Care
Choosing herbs for your garden can be quite a pleasant chore. If you’re gardening with herbs to accentuate your cooking, you will want to select…
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