Monarchs are staging for the flight to Mexico and songbirds are moving through on their own trip south, both relying on whatever the landscape still has to offer along the way. A lot of garden perennials have already finished for [...]
Pollinators do a lot of quiet work in our gardens, and Pollinator Week is a good reminder to return the favor by learning more about what you can do to help them survive. Here's how to make the [...]
Perfect for woodlands, edges, and naturalized spaces If you’re looking to fill in a shady or semi-shaded area, reduce weeding, and support pollinators all at once, native plants that naturalize can be your best allies. These plants gently spread [...]
The Magic of Cold Stratification If you’ve ever planted native seeds and wondered why some sprout quickly while others seem to do nothing at all, the answer may be cold stratification. Many native plants and perennials evolved to germinate [...]
If you’ve ever wandered through a garden and found yourself admiring a soft, flowing undercurrent of green—even if you didn’t know what it was—chances are good they were sedges or an ornamental grasses. And if you're designing a garden [...]
Looking to add beauty and structure to shady spaces—without the fuss? Native ferns are a timeless, low-maintenance solution. They’re tough, deer-resistant, and thrive in the kinds of woodland conditions Minnesota naturally provides. Here are three standout native ferns to know [...]
Native Plants: A Garden Trend Rooted in Purpose More and more gardeners are turning to native plants—and for good reason. Whether you’re filling in a garden bed or starting fresh with a whole new landscape, native plants offer something [...]
The Perennial Plant Association has named Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year®—a well-deserved honor for a plant that combines ecological value, adaptability, and ornamental beauty. Why Choose Clustered Mountain Mint? This native perennial [...]
Buying Lady's Slippers - A Unique Opportunity Few things stop a Minnesotan in their tracks quite like spotting a native lady's slipper in bloom. These are genuine wild orchids — not just wildflowers — and getting to bring one [...]
