Tending our urban trees
Minneapolitans love their urban forest, one of the grandest of any city in the nation. I cringed when I saw one of the last of our grand elm trees on the …
Lots of rain brings mushrooms
This could turn out to be one of the wettest Junes in recent memory. Rainfall in the Metro area has been moderate to over abundant and as a result you may be …
The benefits of Creeping Charlie and how to control it
My husband planted ground ivy on our boulevard. If you are not familiar with ground ivy it is also known by other names; gill on the ground, Creeping Jenny and …
Enjoy lilacs in May
My horticultural memory is crowded with lilacs. Growing up in the Jordan neighborhood, nearly every yard had at least one lilac bush or tree, many with …
Orchids, exotic and easy to grow
Speaking of house plants, which we were a few months ago, I have finally replaced a few of mine that were old and tired. I have a new African violet which is …
Caring for our trees
Trees are one of our greatest natural resources and we are fortunate to live in a city that is graced with an abundance of them. Our city fathers (and mothers) …
Flowers speak the language of love
I mentioned in last month’s column that I would discuss more about houseplants to brighten your home. I am going to postpone that for another time. In light …
Try African violets for indoor color
Now that the holiday greenery is out of the house, it is time to take stock of my houseplants. I have decided to make a full inventory of what I have, and …
Holiday plants and colors
Once my gardens are tucked snugly in bed I turn my attention to the indoors, thinking I am done with plants for another season. But soon the holidays will be …
Bringing plants indoors for winter
It is definitely time, for me at least, to call it quits for the outdoor gardening season, 2024. It was a vastly different gardening season from the last one. …