A couple of years ago, Quinn Schomburg’s girlfriend, who was away on a family trip, fretted over missing the opportunity to carve her own pumpkins....
Garden
Gardening Guide for the Summer
In the heat of the summer, watering gardens and trees can become an important task. There are a number of simple techniques we can employ to...
How Local Master Gardeners Are Digging In
Master gardeners showcase their earthly endeavors. Like many things in life, experiencing them firsthand often provides an elevated experience. For...
A Master Gardener’s Tips for Bee Lawns
Get tips for cultivating a naturally impactful lawn. Raise your green thumbs if you’ve heard or read about bee lawns. We were curious about the...
Get Inspired by “Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast”
From the moment the snow flies, I count down the minutes until I can plant my garden. I assess the millimeters of snow melt with scientific...
Getting to the Root of Poinsettias
In December, it seems everywhere you turn, you’ll find poinsettias. The plant has become a staple of the holiday season. Originating from the...
Minnetonka Man Has a Hefty Goal
Chasing 1,000 pounds. The Minnesota State Fair offers up plenty of challenges—food sampling, game playing, ride taking, but Nick Decker of...
Plant a Memory
Walking along Third Street in Excelsior, I saw a box of free items. Among the discarded treasures was an old, beat up boat propeller. I thought it...
An Annual Reminder About Annual Plants
I’ve noticed that some people confuse the terms perennial and annual. As we kick off a new growing season, let’s refresh our memory. Perennials are...
The Arb Shares Plant Picks To Add Visual Interest Year Round
Spring plantings can have a lot to offer in summer, fall and winter. We get it. Winter’s color palette can be a bit monochromatic. While we...
A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts
Flower farm offers a new twist on the tried-and-true V-Day bouquet. Coming up with fresh ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts can become, dare we say,...
The Gift That Keeps on Growing
At this time of year, we are reminded of family traditions—small acts that can grow in meaning with each consecutive year. It’s the passing of time...
Custom Stone Fountains Add Focal Point to Gardens
Tonka Bay Fountains creates art from pure nature. Nature soothes, which is why Scott Estrem uses it as the foundation for his creations with Tonka...
Autumn Garden Guide to Perennials
Gardener shares strategies on how to divvy up your perennials this fall. With fall in the air and winter creeping closer, the time is now to begin...
The Andersen Horticultural Library: Hidden Gem of the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a top destination all year long, but, each month, it boasts its own unique attractions. In July, visitors can...
Plant with Purpose
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a green thumb, but I sure love trying to create beauty in the garden each spring. My success, albeit...
Quiet Reflection
Feature serenity and calm in your garden. If you long for moments of peacefulness beyond the limits of your home, an outdoor zen garden could be the...
The Gift of Gardening
Gardening is one of spring’s greatest gifts to health and wellness. It is well-known that planting and eating your own vegetables can be highly...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Green Acres
Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant...
