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The Basics of Potting Soil
Posted by Megan Nichols on Aug 22nd 2019
When it’s time to repot an indoor plant, often the easiest decision is which new container to pot it in while the most difficult can be which soil to choose. Any basic potting mix will be OK for mos...
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New Plant Parent Primer
Posted by Megan Nichols on Aug 10th 2019
How to successfully do this houseplant thing that’s all over Instagram Settle Down, Start Simple You’ve seen their posts, the plant parents who make it look so easy. They are surrounded by be...
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The Best Zucchini Recipes
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 5th 2019
Casey, commonly refereed to as Auntie Cakie (like cake with a -y) or Auntie Grandma is as Julia Child once said, "...the butter to my bread, and the breath to my life." She is the adventure queen,...
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A Remedy for Japanese Beetles
Posted by Val Thies on Jul 25th 2019
The Japanese beetle is an unwanted garden pest causing massive damage to our beloved plants in its adult form and our lawns in its larval/grub form. The Japanese beetle is not native to Minnesota and...
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Plant styling and staging
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 20th 2019
Plants are an essential part of your home décor. They add life, freshness, layers, structure, and elegance. And in case you haven’t heard, plants are good for you. Plants freshen the air we breathe, s...
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Sale: Coneflowers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 19th 2019
Perennial of the Week From July 20 to July 26, all coneflowers are 20% off, and all annuals are buy one, get one free – including hanging baskets....
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4th off for the 4th Sale
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 27th 2019
Need to fill some holes in your garden? Haven't started yet? We can help. July 1-July 7, enjoy 25% off all plants. If it's alive, take a quarter off the price. Here are some recommendations: Don't...
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Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 21st 2019
There is never a shortage of big, bad garden varmints such as deer, rabbits, and other nuisance (albeit cute and fuzzy) creatures whose sole ambition (so it seems) is to find your favorite plants and...
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Landscaping with Groundcovers
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 9th 2019
Along with trees, shrubs, and perennials, groundcovers are an important part of the garden and landscape. The most common living groundcover is turf grass, and wood or rock mulch is common for non-liv...
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