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Birds in the Garden: Native Species & Feeding Tips
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Oct 6th 2025
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. As of lately,...
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Lifting Summer Bulbs for Winter Storage
Posted by Amaya Fairbanks on Oct 5th 2025
Lifting Summer Bulbs for Winter Storage Summer bulbs are also known as tender bulbs, and are planted for those hot-weather showstopper blooms. Tender bulbs is a general term that include...
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Fall & Winter Garden Prep
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 22nd 2025
Fall & Winter Garden Prep As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week and casts a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it's time to start thinking about...
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Fall is for Planting
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 4th 2025
Fall is for Planting Perennials The cool, crisp air of fall gives us and the garden a welcome relief at the end of the summer. Now is the time for planting! Our glorious fall weather off...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Winter Interest
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 24th 2025
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Winter Interest Long Minnesota winters can often leave our gardens looking bare and lifeless, but with the right perennial plant pairings, you can enjoy be...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color with Trees and Shrubs
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 20th 2025
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color with Trees & Shrubs Fall is the perfect time to showcase trees and shrubs that offer captivating color. While most of these plants bloom in...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Sun
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 14th 2025
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Sun Fall offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase bold, colorful blooms that can stand out under the warm, golden sun. Choosing the rig...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade
Posted by Annie Algren on Aug 5th 2025
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, a shaded garden can become a peaceful retreat filled with rich colors and textur...
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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing
Posted by Annie Algren on Jul 17th 2025
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 well-chosen privacy fence can...
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