A few years ago, my partner and I were embarking on a trip to Wisconsin to visit his family. In classic road trip fashion, the car was full. It was...
Plants
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Candle Company Ignites a Spark for Sustainability
Blooming Brightly offers sustainable and good-for-you candles. For Teresa Mulgrew and Veda Campbell, their mother-daughter bond has grown stronger...
Grow The Perfect Garden
Looking for tips on how to design and execute the perfect garden for your home? Follow these four steps: 1. Know Your Space Monitor your yard for a...
Cabin-friendly Plants and Shrubs
The Minnesota landscape arboretum provides expert tips for keeping cabin plants healthy. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake...
Plants for All
Get out—or discover—your green-thumb. Have you been interested in adding more greenery into your home? Or if you’re like me, you haven’t been very...
A Plant Shopping Primer from Gertens
We asked Gertens to explain some of the most popular terms you may hear during plant shopping. Shopping for home and garden plants can often feel...
