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I Dream of Greenhouses

My dream greenhouse is out of budget—for now—but I made a wish list just in case the perfect sale pops up!

Terrified of Topping Dahlias

Learning how to grow dahlias can be intimidating, especially when it comes to "topping" plants!

Should I Become a Master Gardener?

With my passion for gardening, constant curiosity, and love for sharing what I learn, becoming a Master Gardener feels like a natural next step.

How Many Hydrangeas Are Too Many Hydrangeas?

How a visit to Martha's Vineyard re-ignited an obsession with hydrangeas that still endures today.

An Afternoon at The Botanical Garden

There's no better way to beat the cold than to visit a vibrant botanical garden — where every day feels like a tropical getaway!

Decide When to Plant Vegetables in the Garden Using Your Last Frost Date

Use your last frost date and this handy chart to figure out when to plant vegetable seeds and starts into the garden.

Backyard Tornado

Tornadoes are part of Midwest life, but when one came too close last summer, it reminded us to appreciate the resilience of our gardens and the kindness of good neighbors.

Digging for Garden Treasure in the Backyard

You never know what you’ll find when digging in the garden. Find out what we discovered when we moved the kids’ trampoline in the backyard last summer!

Can I Grow Garlic in Minnesota?

Find out how to successfully grow garlic in northern gardens here!

Gardening in Flip-Flops

After my chiropractor insisted I give up flip-flops to heal, I balked—flip-flops are part of my gardening uniform! Could I even garden without them?

How I Started Growing Dahlias

After almost splurging on a cart full of dahlia tubers to beat the winter blues, I turned to a friend’s local farm for a crash course in growing dahlias.

For gardeners eager to start in spring and reluctant to quit in fall, spinach is the ideal "shoulder season" crop. With a range of varieties, there's a spinach for every garden! Learn how to grow it here.

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Cucumber Trellis Flop

I had high hopes for my cucumbers this year, but my bad luck with growing vegetables continues...

At War with Squash Bugs

Commiserate with me about how squash bugs are wreaking havoc on my vegetable garden... again!

Tips for Growing Peppers

Love sweet and hot peppers? Try these tips for growing peppers to get a bumper crop in your garden this year!

6 Types of Peppers to Grow

There's a colorful world of flavors, shapes and sizes to try for sweet and hot peppers! Here are some of my favorite pepper varieties to grow in the garden.

Tips for Growing Mint

Mint is an excellent addition to any cocktail garden! Learn the secrets for growing this classic herb and how to keep it from taking over your garden.