While I sit here, dreaming about this year’s garden, I find myself transported back into the gardens and landscapes I’ve been fortunate to visit....
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Plant Hardiness Zone Map Update
The update to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the talk of the garden community earlier this year. In case you haven’t heard about it, here’s a...
Add an Unexpected Element With Fall Foliage
As autumn brings crispness to the air, I get excited about what that means for the plants around me. Here’s a list of just a few of my favorites...
Discover the Heritage House’s Heirloom Garden
A perfect complement to Woodbury’s Heritage House is the garden just outside the front door. This was part of the European tradition the settlers...
Enjoy a Cut Flower Garden
I love flower arrangements in my space, and in summertime I love to cut flowers and foliage straight from the garden to create my own or add to the...
Are You Watering Your Garden Correctly?
Watering is one of those easy garden to-dos that helps your plants thrive. But are you watering correctly? Follow these tips to keep your plants...
How Dark-Leaf Plants Enhance Outdoor Spaces
This year, I’m all in on dark-leaf plants. The dark purple, red and black hues bring a dramatic, moody vibe to the landscape that I can’t get enough...
An Easy Guide to Hydrangeas
When spring rolls around, my inbox fills up with people asking what care they should give their plants. And no other plant gets more questions than...
Successfully Shop for Spring Plants
It’s finally March, which means spring weather could almost be here, or we’re in store for another snowstorm. While we wait and see what this month...
The Perfect Match
When I don’t know where to start in the garden, I go back to the basics: plant pairings. And just like putting together an outfit, there are things...
Key Terms for Gardening Success
While you don’t need to be a garden scholar to have success in the garden, there are a few key terms that are helpful to know. Let’s dive into some...
Winter Garden
A long Minnesota winter can be a little hard on us gardeners, but that doesn’t mean the winter garden lacks interest. Here is a list of four things...
Designing Your Landscape
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of interiors when talking about homes. But I argue that nothing makes a home feel more luxurious and...
Woodbury’s Community Garden Launches for a Second Year
Thanks to a grant from Washington County and land donated by the City of Woodbury, the second annual Community Garden was launched on May 9. This...
How to Tackle Fall Planting
Fall is here, which means it’s time to get to planting! That’s right: Fall is a great time to get out in the yard, see what’s missing and fill in...
Four Ways To Elevate Your Home’s Exterior
The exterior of your home is a great way to showcase your personality and style. It also adds value. Here are some of our favorite suggestions to...
Help Your Plants Thrive This Summer
Minnesotans make the most of summer, and there are many weekends that Minnesotans spend at the cabin and away from the garden. Follow these two tips...
Explore the Field Guide to Outside Style
Bailey Nurseries’ Ryan McEnaney releases a garden design book. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” This poignant...
Cozy up Your Outdoor Space
Looking for a way to spice up your outdoor living and entertaining spaces? I’ve got two words for you: decorative containers. Adding plants into...
The Positive Impact of Planting Pollinator Gardens
Pollinator gardens contribute to the conservation movement centered around the monarch butterfly. Inspired by the writings of Douglas W. Tallamy,...
