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The Hydrangea Handbook(Post)
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
Perennials for Early Spring Color(Post)Perennials for Early Spring Color While most gardeners are usually taking a deep dive into their gardens by this time of year, we Minnesota gardeners are especi
Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Juglone Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Compatible with Black Walnut and Hickory Trees) Juglone is an allelopathic chemical produced by all
Ask Annie- Planting A Shaded Slope Under An Oak Tree(Post)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
Hannah's Journey(Post)January 25th, 2022 Hannah's Journey Hey Plant Friends! This week we are going to change things up a bit and I am going to share my pla
Ask Annie- May Perennial Garden Checklist(Post)Welcome to May, the official start of the growing season! It’s time to stop apologizing for winter and start making promises to the plants that knew better than to give up. Keep an eye on the nig
10 Things to Improve Your Planty Life(Post)Call yourself a plant parent and mean it. Plants may or may not be more difficult to keep alive than children. If you have plants in the house and they are alive, you are their parent. Play
Agastache(Post)Agastache (Anise Hyssop) Exploding in a sea of purple-blue blooms buzzing with delighted pollinators all season long, Agastache foeniculum (ah-GAH-sta-kee fin-ICK-yoo-lum), commonly know
Ask Annie- June Garden Checklist(Post)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 possible and cause
Hydrangea(Post)Hydrangea With their showstopping blooms and classic shape, hydrangeas are a timeless staple fit for any garden, shining as specimen plant
How to Create Your Own Aroid Soil Mix(Post)Soil is beautiful. Soil is alive. The ecosystem of your soil is important to the health and success of your plants. In nature, the relationship between soil and plants creates and sustains whole commu
Hydrangea 101(Post)Hydrangea 101 With their elegant blooms and timeless appearance, hydrangeas are an iconic garden staple right at home in any garden space,