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Weigela
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 6th 2021
Weigela While there are endless possibilities with herbaceous perennials in the garden, don't forget the important role shrubs can play in...
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New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Val Thies on Jun 4th 2021
Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right...
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Heuchera
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 30th 2021
Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock g...
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Humulus
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 23rd 2021
Humulus (Hops) There is a style of gardening for everyone, from vegetable gardening to pollinator gardening, some prioritizing delicious f...
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Iris
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 16th 2021
Iris Spring is in the air, with perennial gardens beginning to burst with color from both unusual plants and classic garden staples alike....
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Paeonia
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 4th 2021
Paeonia (Peony) As spring continues to rouse slumbering perennials from their winter dormancy, breathing new signs of life into sleepy gar...
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Dicentra
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 2nd 2021
Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) As crisp spring air finally arrives here in Minnesota, groggy perennial beds are beginning to come to life for t...
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Gardening with Pollinators in Mind
Posted by Aaron Barton & Jessie Jacobson on Apr 9th 2021
Spring Clean-upThe days are getting longer, and the grass is getting greener. We are all anxious to get in the garden and dig. Out with the old, in with the new! Am I right?! But before you go all E...
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Pruning Hydrangeas
Posted by Anita Anderson & Jessie Jacobson on Mar 26th 2021
If you are itching to get in the garden, but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now!Pruning is important to overall plant health, appeara...
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