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Little Gardens, Big Joy: 5 Mini Projects That Make a Big Impact
When it comes to gardening, you don’t need acres—or a full weekend—to create something magical. Sometimes, a tiny transformation is all...
Melissa Webster
Jun 232 min read
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Strong & Stunning: Minnesota Native Flowers and Shrubs That Compete With Invasives
In the battle for your landscape, not all plants are created equal. Some sit pretty but offer little resistance to weedy invaders. Others...
paulw11
May 73 min read
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Weed or Wildflower?
Hosta Shoots Spot the Difference This Spring Spring’s here, and green shoots are popping up—but are they friend or foe? Before you start...
paulw11
May 12 min read
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Creating Pollinator Habitats: A Guide to a Flourishing Ecosystem
In an era when the importance of pollinators is increasingly recognized, many gardeners are focusing on creating gardens that not only...
Melissa Webster
Jun 9, 20243 min read
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Delight ALL your Senses
A garden is a place of wonder not only for your eyes and your nose, but you your sense of hearing, touch, and taste, too! I for one love...
Melissa Webster
May 7, 20241 min read
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Toughen Up Little Ones!
As someone who's naturally impatient, my love affair with gardening seems baffling. After all, waiting for plants to grow is the ultimate...
Melissa Webster
May 7, 20242 min read
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Tea Time in the Garden
I started growing tea on accident. It all began with the mysterious plant that was in my yard before me that smelled intoxicatingly like...
Melissa Webster
Apr 14, 20241 min read
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Much Ado About Nitrogen
Have you ever wondered about those numbers like 10-20-20 on fertilizer bags? And how do you choose the right one? Is it even safe?...
Melissa Webster
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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