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Dicentra(Post)
Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) As crisp spring air finally arrives here in Minnesota, groggy perennial beds are beginning to come to life for t
Monarda(Post)Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers are
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 del
Nepeta(Post)Nepeta (Catmint) As the heat of summer approaches, delicate periwinkle blue hues dot the landscape, dancing with an entourage of bumblebee
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
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 o
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
Astilbe(Post)Astilbe (False Goatsbeard) Among the classic shady regulars, Astilbe (a-STIL-bee) stands out from the crowd, providing a dramatic show of
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
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 conti
Humulus(Post)Humulus (Hops) There is a style of gardening for everyone, from vegetable gardening to pollinator gardening, some prioritizing delicious f
Grasses(Post)Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the landsc