Hennepin County Master Gardeners showcase their earthly endeavors. Like many things in life, experiencing them firsthand often provides an elevated...
Garden
Turning Over a New Leaf
An easy houseplant guide for bringing some greenery into 2023. There’s nothing like a glimpse of green after a long, white winter. To help survive...
Green Thumb
Early spring gardening tips from Master Gardener Michelle Ugurlu. The trees are starting to bud, and warmer temps are on the horizon. Spring is...
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...
How to Keep Your Houseplants Healthy
Caring for houseplants is easier than you think. Surround yourself with nature, even when you’re indoors. Houseplants can have benefits beyond their...
‘Reconnect with Nature’ with Plymouth’s Community Garden
Plymouth offers space for community gardening. Farm to table might be one of the buzz phrases of the time, but we all know that home growers have...
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning Next Summer’s Garden
Think about planning for next year with some flowers that can provide colorful blooms throughout the summer. Hopefully, gardeners are enjoying the...
Spice Up Your Garden with These 4 Plant Varieties
Dundee Nursery and Landscaping suggests a few of their favorite of-the-moment plant varieties. As this year’s Best Landscape Designer and a finalist...
2019 Home and Garden Resource Guide
Whether you’re building a home from the blueprints of your dreams or remodeling a house to suit your family’s needs and wants, we want to help you...
8 Pollinator-friendly Plants for Your Garden
Jennifer Ehlert, Installation project manager for Metro Blooms/Blue Thumb, offers tips for a garden that looks great and supports pollinators. This...
How to Make Your Yard Eco-friendly (and Beautiful, Too)
Metro Blooms/Blue Thumb helps create beautiful landscapes that help the earth. Looking for some pollinator-friendly plants to put in your...
Meet a Master Gardener
Q&A with Plymouth’s Mary Ellen Becker. Mary Ellen Becker’s training as a master gardener helps her answer tough questions about plants and more....
A Flower Lover’s Haven at Orchids Limited
Orchids Limited carries rare and unique blooms. Jason Fischer knows orchids well — he's been around them for most of his life. His father,...
The Beauty of Water
A look at local water gardens. The Minnesota Water Garden Society, which marked its 20th year last summer, exists to help people enjoy water...
Plymouth’s Millennial Gardens
A look back at the growth cycle of Plymouth’s own millennial garden. Gardens, no matter how large or small, English or cottage, formal or whimsical,...
