Eryngium “Blue Glitter”
A favorite of floral designers, sea holly (Eryngium) yields steely, thistle-like blooms that hold their color even after drying out. “Blue Glitter” produces clouds of stunning blossoms…
Raise a Stink
If you have a blank space at the front of a border where you are considering planting some bearded iris, consider planting garlic instead. All varieties are pretty trouble free and have beautiful foliage until late summer when they are ready for harvest…
HGTV: Warm, Coastal-Inspired Yard Draws Minnesota Family and Community Together
See how senior designer Heather Grossmann of Mom’s Design Build uses coastal hues and versatile outdoor features to create a relaxing, family-oriented space for the Mpls. St. Paul Magazine’s 2015 Showcase Home.
Potato Towers!
Today in Artful Agriculture: Potato Towers! This simple method allows the home gardener to grow an otherwise space-hogging crop in a small footprint that produces big yields. Simply form a cylinder from 2″x4″-opening fencing and start…
HGTV: 8 Winter-Proof Patio Designs We Love
There’s no shortage of picture-perfect patios in the spring and summer months, but by winter, most people pack their outdoor spaces up. When it’s too cold to throw a backyard bash or take a dip in the pool, what’s the use, right?
Twin Cities Wildfire Tree
Black Tupelo is a medium-sized shade tree that is hardy in the Twin Cities but underutilized. Similar in size and habit to Acer miyabei “State Street” or Parrotia persica, it has shiny leaves that resemble an ornamental pear and turn brilliant scarlet in autumn. Insignificant green flowers in spring give rise to bluish berries when…
2017 Artful Agriculture #2
This week in Artful Agriculture: Honeyberries (Lonicera cerulea)!! The honeysuckle genus Lonicera has given us some some garden stalwarts like Tatarian and climbing honeysuckle. Only recently with the introduction of honeyberry cultivars has the genus been tapped to produce food…
The rugged grass of the north
The native common rush forms stout tussocks in damp sunny locations throughout much of North America. An attractive plant seldom used in the garden…
Artful agriculture #1
People commonly think that vegetable gardening requires a lot of work for a meager bounty and that such gardens inherently look messy. That needn’t be the case! One way to create a high yield in small spaces that is diverse is by planting a polyculture cover crop…
New Years? Bring out the “Wine Cups”
Wow, what a frigid start to the new year! As an antidote to the weather I have chosen a particularly cheerful Plant of the Week…
