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Minor Bulbs, Major Impact
Plus October tasks, South Dakota climate and thoughts on hardiness zone maps
 • Mary Schier
Plant This Instead of Fall Mums
Nothing against the iconic fall flower, but celosias look better and bloom longer.
 • Mary Schier
Tomatoes and Their Diseases
Plus let's talk about bad air, August chores and how to preserve the harvest
 • Mary Schier
Deep Dive: Keystone Species
You probably have more than a few of these key plants in your northern garden.
 • Mary Schier
What Can You Grow on a Deck?
You'd be surprised how much!
 • Mary Schier
Deer, beetles and lovely lilies
July in northern gardens means tragedies and joys abound. Plus your July to-do list.
 • Mary Schier
Can You Change a Hydrangea's Color?
Feeling blue about all your pink hydrangeas? It's possible to change the color of blooms, but not easy.
 • Mary Schier
Pushing Back on Weed Pressure
Dig less, plant more: One gardener's technique for reducing the need to weed.
 • Mary Schier
Rhubarb, Peonies and Holes in Leaves
What says June in the Minnesota garden?
 • Mary Schier
Your Northern Garden
Your Northern Garden
Cold-climate? No problem. A monthly newsletter on what to do each season to grow a productive garden in the North plus plants, how-tos and fun.
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