Native-seed harvesting: Why it matters and how to do it right As mid-September settles over Minnesota, the prairies, woodlands and gardens begin their quiet shift toward autumn. For anyone with…
Don’t Be Fooled by the Flowers: The Threat of Purple Loosestrife For the next few months, you may notice tall, vibrant purple flowers blooming around ponds, lakes, and ditches. You…
When planning for a butterfly-filled garden, we typically choose plants for two purposes: nectar flowers that provide food for butterflies, and host plants that butterflies will lay their eggs on and that the caterpillars will eat.
Can I Start My Seeds Yet? As winter wears on and the end is nearly in sight, gardeners grow eager to get their hands dirty and start sowing seeds indoors…
Remembering pollinators during fall garden chores As days get shorter, temperatures continue to cool and summer’s blossoms wither, it’s tempting to cut everything to the ground and tidy up before…
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles The end of June and beginning of July is when Japanese beetles emerge from the ground in Minnesota and feed on our garden…
Knowing tomato terms helps you choose the right varieties for your needs For gardeners shopping for tomato plants, the range of options can be daunting, especially if you’re looking to…
When to Start Pepper Seeds Indoors in Minnesota Zone 4-5 Whether you're growing sweet bell peppers or hot varieties like jalapeno, cayenne, or habanero, you will need a lot of…
When to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors in Minnesota Zone 4-5 Tomatoes are the most popular home garden vegetable, but this warm season plant needs a lot of time to grow…
What USDA Zone Changes Mean for MN Gardeners With the warming climate reflected in the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, a majority of Minnesota gardeners suddenly find themselves in…