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Early Spring Checklist
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 30th 2022
Early Spring Checklist Just like the animals (and don’t you love them) in our comic series this week, we the people, are ready for spring. And while for them, spring cleaning is well u...
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Citrus Trees and Shrubs Available in the Greenhouse
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 4th 2022
The arrival of citrus plants is a sure sign of spring. And guess what, they are here! This week’s shipment yields a lovely assortment of tree forms and bush shapes that are sure to deli...
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Seeds & Seed Starting
Posted by Val Thies and Jessie Jacobson on Feb 18th 2022
Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season and also the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! It’s really easy. All you need is a few simple supplie...
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spring flowering bulbs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Sep 19th 2020
It’s time to think spring! Yup, you read that right. Now is the time to start planning next year’s garden, and that includes planting spring flowering bulbs.One thing is clear, it’s thrilling to se...
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annuals & perennials for pollinators
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 10th 2020
Plant for pollinators! We welcome their visit, and they’re looking for a place to land. Give pollinators tasty options and they will visit your garden in abundance.5 Perennials for Pollinators...
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Grow Your Own Food
Posted by Megan Nichols on May 9th 2020
Growing our own food is always fun and rewarding, and there has been a recent surge in interest given the additional time and opportunity to take up new hobbies.Ready to start a veggie garden, or ne...
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hydrangea pruning
Posted by Megan Nichols on Apr 20th 2020
Late winter pruning is upon us, and one of the most commonly asked about shrubs is hydrangeas. It’s no wonder - Hydrangeas are pretty much the official flower of Minnetonka, and they’re impossible not...
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early spring gardening
Posted by Megan Nichols on Apr 13th 2020
What to do in the garden now…It’s looking like spring will go down in the record books as one of the nicest, ever. We’re grateful that we can step outside our homes, into our outdoor spaces and enjoy...
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Spring Decor is Here
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 9th 2018
Our 2018 spring decor is here! This year's fun, fresh collections feature both bright and neutral colors, and on-trend metallics. The collections incorporate wabi-sabi, a Japanese concept based on emb...
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