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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 p ...
Aruncus(Post)Aruncus (Goatsbeard) Aruncus dioicus (ah-RUN-kus dye-oh-EE-kus), or goatsbeard, is an impactful perennial able to thrive in a wide array ...
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 evolution ...
Nepeta(Post)Nepeta (Catmint) As the heat of summer approaches, delicate periwinkle blue hues dot the landscape, dancing with an entourage of bumblebe ...
Campanula(Post)Campanula (Bellflower) Profusely blooming in hues of blues, purples, and pinks, Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh), or bellflower, is a low-growing, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant de ...
Monarda(Post)Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers ar ...
Dicentra(Post)Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) As crisp spring air finally arrives here in Minnesota, groggy perennial beds are beginning to come to life for ...
Hardy Hibiscus(Post)Hardy Hibiscus Hibiscus, of the mallow family, Malvaceae, are some of the most impressive summer tropical plants, boasting massive colorful blooms and wonderful aromas perfect for sunny ...
Astilbe(Post)Astilbe (False Goatsbeard) Among the classic shady regulars, Astilbe (a-STIL-bee) stands out from the crowd, providing a dramatic show of ...
Carnivorous Plants 101(Post)Carnivorous Plants 101 There are more than 600 species of carnivorous plants, making it one of the most diverse groups in the plant kingdom. Carnivorous plants can be found on every cont ...
Grasses(Post)Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the lands ...
Heuchera(Post)Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock ...