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Ask Annie- July Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 29th 2026
Congrats everyone, you made through the busy planting season! July is when the garden hits its stride...and starts testing your commitment. Heat builds, growth explodes, and everything wants w...
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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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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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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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Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 31st 2026
We’ve made it to June: when the garden goes from promising to demanding. The solstice is upon us (the longest day of the year!) which your plants interpret as “grow as fast as possibl...
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The Hydrangea Handbook
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 31st 2026
The Hydrangea Handbook Hydrangeas are a staple in any Zone 4 (but we're now officially Zone 5a!) garden. We love them and can't ever get enough. Their glorious blooms are the sweet rewar...
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Minnesota Native Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 25th 2026
Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in...
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Ask Annie- Planting A Shaded Slope Under An Oak Tree
Posted by Annie Algren on May 24th 2026
I have a shaded slope under a large oak tree. Grass doesn't grow well. What could I plant that is very low maintenance to help prevent erosion and is not invasive? It bumps against our lawn and a...
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