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 – …
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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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The prairie at North Mississippi Regional Park comes alive with flowers in August. From the deep purple flowers of blazing stars, asters and monarda, to …
August seems like the peak of summer – the dog days – with the heat and the humidity. But for plants it may signal winding down and getting ready for the …
This year the Camden News celebrates its 40th year—happy anniversary! This year is an anniversary for the Mississippi River as well—1976 was the year …
It’s been a while since I wrote about dogs in the garden, but considering how often the topic has come up recently perhaps it is time to re-explore the …
Pollinators need our help! Butterflies, bees and other animals that transfer pollen between flowering plants are responsible for the reproduction of 90 …