Refreshing Your Garden in the Late Season
A little bit of late-season TLC can help your garden stay looking fresh and beautiful all through fall. Some of your plants may start to look a bit sad or overgrown towards the end of summer, so a little bit of cleanup goes a long way to keeping your garden looking good for the rest […]
3 Fresh Garden Salads for Hot Summer Days
When we get those sizzling hot North Dakota summer days, the last thing we’re in the mood for is cooking or eating a hot meal. Instead of firing up the stove, grab a big salad bowl and head out to your garden to pick your dinner! Salads are at their best when you’re growing some […]
3 Easy Ways to Preserve Your Tomato Harvest
It happens every year you plant your tomato plants, maybe putting in a few extras, just in case. Or perhaps you notice a few new varieties at the garden center and decide to give them a try. Summer rolls along, and everything’s going well in the garden, until you go outside one day and realize […]
Shrubs for Multi-Season Interest
We all know plants need water and sunshine to thrive — but that doesn’t mean the shady spots in our yard have to remain bare year after year. Some perennials actually prefer the shade, meaning you can still add color to the spots in your yard shaded by taller plants, trees, or buildings. Since perennials […]
The Best Perennials For Shade
We all know plants need water and sunshine to thrive — but that doesn’t mean the shady spots in our yard have to remain bare year after year. Some perennials actually prefer the shade, meaning you can still add color to the spots in your yard shaded by taller plants, trees, or buildings. Since perennials […]
The Best Perennials for Sunny Locations
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]