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Easy to Difficult Care Plants(Post)
November 9th, 2021 Easy to Difficult Care Plants Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about easy to difficult care plants. Per
Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1/
Anemone(Post)Anemone (Windflower) Whether ushering in the early summer months or sprucing up any tired summer display with their refreshing late season
Blackberries & Raspberries(Post)Blackberries & Raspberries Growing healthy, fresh fruit in gardens has been on trend for centuries. Recently this trend has taken off as many homeowners are choosing to add edible plants
Asclepias(Post)Asclepias (Milkweed) Asclepias (as-KLE-pee-us), or milkweed, belong to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, and are largely native to North America including Minnesota. Masters of evolutiona
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
blog index(Page) Ask Annie- Assessing Winter Plant Damage(Post)How do I tell the difference between winter damage and plants that just haven’t woken up yet? -Ethan in zone 4a Hey Ethan- If some of your perennials look dead in April, you’re not alone. Most of
Planning a Rain Garden(Post)Planning a Rain Garden A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street.
June Perennial Planting Guide (Post)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 the per
DIY Raised Garden Bed for Veggies(Post)DIY Raised Garden Bed for Veggies Do you have limited space to garden? A small patio or a deck at an apartment building? A raised bed is a great option to make the most of a small space,
How to Grow Tomatoes(Post)How to Grow Tomatoes Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even black, everyone is sure to find one