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    Echinacea: Coneflower(Post)

    Echinacea: Coneflower There’s nothing quite like the commanding presence of late Summer perennials, especially the familiar rainbow of blooms of Echinacea! Part of the Aster family Aster

    ​Perennials for Late Summer Interest(Post)

    The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Cool or warm, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, and plenty of pretty, blooming flowe

    Summer Survivors: Drought-Tolerant Perennials(Post)

    Summer Survivors: Drought-Tolerant Perennials When summer turns up the heat and rain becomes scarce, many plants in the garden are put to the test. Leaves droop, blooms fade, and keeping

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color(Post)

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color If you've been hanging around here awhile, you' e heard us talk about planting a garden with continuous color. Not only does this provide interest, beauty

    Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color(Post)

    Planting a Pollinator Garden with Continuous Color Planting a garden for pollinators is one of the greatest gifts a gardener can give. Providing continuous blooms from the moment pollina

    ​Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers(Post)

    The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak. With proper watering and fertilizing techniques, your gardens and containers will look their best well into

    Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden(Post)

    Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden The joy of cut flowers harvested from your very own garden is hard to beat. Planting perennials for cut flowers is the secret to filling your garde

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Summer Color in the Sun(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Summer Color in the Sun Summer is the season of vibrant colors, and there’s no better way to take full advantage of the sunny days than by filling your gar

    ​Your Guide to Problem Solving Perennials(Post)

    Right here, right now, this is the most comprehensive list of problem-solving perennials for our area.Deer Resistant PerennialsAnemone (Windflower)Aquilegia (Columbine)Arabis (Cress)Aruncus (Goatsbe

    Ratibida(Post)

    Ratibida (Prairie/Gray-Headed Coneflower) Glowing with bright summer color and unique thimble-like blooms, Ratibida, of the Aster family,

    Minnesota Native Perennials(Post)

    Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in

    Drought and Wet Tolerant Perennials (Post)

    Drought and Wet Tolerant Perennials Though many gardeners dream of a landscape of rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil and perfect sun f