Life under the snow
After a lingering fall and frigid December it finally feels like winter is in full swing. The ground has been covered with snow for several weeks now, but you …
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Create a summer feeling inside this winter
The year-end festivities are just about done , the decorations will soon be down and the Christmas tree is headed out the door, where it will serve as a …
The Tufted Titmouse, a novel guest
North Mississippi Regional Park is in a great location for birders in Minnesota. Located along the Mississippi River, it is home to a diverse bird population …
Bring holiday color indoors
In spite of the exceptionally long and warm fall most of our outdoor plants have been put to “bed” for the winter. So now it is time to think about …
How a prairie gets ready for winter
As autumn shifts into winter the prairie has already prepared for spring and is simply lying in wait. Their seed is spread, and though above ground the …
Plant garlic now for fresh cloves next spring
As most of you know, fall is the time to plant your spring flowering bulbs. This year I am going to try planting a bulb that I have not tried before – …
Gardening is good for you!
Many passersby tell me how much they enjoy seeing my gardens. I am very happy that others can find some joy in my gardens but none can reap as many benefits as …
Buckthorn invasion choking out our native plants
You can see many different tree and woody shrub species when you’re out exploring the forests along the Mississippi or elsewhere in Minnesota. One …
Birds heading south on the Mississippi Flyway
For many of us the start of September means the return to school and the end of warm weather and summer vacation. But for many bird species the dawn of …
September can have a riot of colors
The summer has been a wild ride with 10 days of 90°+ temperatures and several torrential rainstorms. I love gardening in May, June, July, September and …