I love the Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis. Every block has homes with vegetable gardens and flowers to boot. A great neighborhood with a food co-op, …
Sometimes Something Attacks
You never know when, but all the sudden unforeseen nature. This past weekend, my brother and I left the garden for about 10 minutes to …
The Garden, and Its Tiny Places
Today I was weeding, since it’s easier to get the root and all with the ground being damp, and really noticed lots of little things. …
The Best Way to Water
Containers Water daily, especially if in the sun. Larger containers will hold water longer than smaller ones. I good test is to stick your finger …
Penny Black, Nemophila
Through winter, while continuously gazing at seed catalogs, I ran across Penny Black, Nemophila. Excited for something new, and knowing how intriguing a dark and …
Vertical Interest
It’s easy to keep your head down when in a garden, especially while weeding and planting, but remember someone coming to visit your little paradise …
Drought Tolerant Perennials
Make your garden as easy as possible to maintain and help save some water by looking into drought tolerant plants for your zone. Many of …
Blooms!
Lots of new color this week!
Is it Growing?
Often this time of the garden season, I get a little worried when I visit garden centers and see everything in full bloom. I have …
Columbine, Aquilegia
An easy plant to keep in your garden, especially if you like randomness. It gladly reseeds and cross pollinates. Who knows what next year’s blend …