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Houseplant Picks for Dorm, Classroom, or Office
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 9th 2026
Houseplant Picks for Dorm, Classroom, or Office Compelling and convincing are the benefits of plants; they have the power to improve cognition, increase creativity, and elevate mood. Whet...
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Planning a Rain Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 9th 2026
Planning a Rain Garden A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street....
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Greenhouse Activity & Coloring Pages
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 9th 2026
Greenhouse Activity & Coloring Pages Take a journey through the greenhouse with these adorable activity & coloring pages! Each page depicts a theme to highlight and capture the d...
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Identifying Minnesota Bees
Posted by Sara Berg on Aug 2nd 2026
Identifying Minnesota Bumblebees We love our pollinators, especially bees - but how about getting to know them a little better? Identifying the teeny tiny creatures that inhabit your gard...
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Ask Annie- August Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 2nd 2026
Welcome to August, the garden’s endurance test. Heat lingers, growth slows, and plants dcide whether they’re going to power through or quietly protest. This is...
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Echinacea: Coneflower
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 26th 2026
Echinacea: Coneflower There’s nothing quite like the commanding presence of late Summer perennials, especially the familiar rainbow of blooms of Echinacea! Part of the Aster family...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing
Posted by Annie Algren on Jul 26th 2026
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing Whether you are looking to create a private oasis in your backyard or provide protection from the elements, a simple privacy fence can work...
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Success in the Garden All Summer Long
Posted by Sara Berg on Jul 19th 2026
Success in the Garden All Summer Long In the heat of Summer, it's easy to lose track of all of the different aspects of keeping your garden flourishing. Cultivating a garden that thrives...
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Pet-Safe Plants for Peace of Mind
Posted by Sara Berg on Jul 19th 2026
Pet-Safe Plants for Peace of Mind Bringing plants into your home or garden should be a joy for you and your furry friends! We know that dogs, cats, and other pets love to sniff, nibble, a...
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