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Exploring Edible Perennials
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 21st 2026
Exploring Edible Perennials When we think about edible plants, we often defer to the tasty tomatoes and peppers we plant in our gardens every year. However, edible perennials deserve equ...
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Birds in the Garden: Native Species & Feeding Tips
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 21st 2026
Perennial Plants for Backyard Birding Gardens are living art, an ecosystem with many members. It’s you, the flora, AND the fauna which includes our feathery friends. Backyard birdi...
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Clematis Care
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 14th 2026
Clematis Care Belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, Clematis are unmatched in their versatility and beauty. They offer a variety of well over 300 species, including the North A...
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Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 14th 2026
What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis...
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Your Garden as an Ecosystem
Posted by Betsy Dvorak on Jun 14th 2026
Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden There’s so much more to the world of beneficial insects than bees and butterflies - although we love those, too! From pollinat...
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Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 14th 2026
Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color Planting a garden for pollinators is one of the greatest gifts a gardener can give. Providing continuous blooms from the moment pollina...
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Get Involved in Supporting Our Pollinators
Posted by Sara Berg on Jun 8th 2026
Get Involved in Supporting Our Pollinators Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro area are wholeheartedly passionate about flora, fauna, and the protecting the natural world around us. There...
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Tonka Terra Cactus Mix + Repotting Cacti
Posted by Betsy Dvorak & Sara Berg on Jun 7th 2026
Tonka Terra Cactus Mix + Repotting Cacti Aloe? Can you hear me? Don’t give your cacti and succulents just any old potting soil! These guys are desert dwellers at heart, and to hel...
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June Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 7th 2026
June Perennial Planting Guide: A Garden that Feeds the Buzz June is when the garden comes into full swing: full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it’s t...
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