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How to Grow A Cutting Garden

Last Updated on March 3, 2021 by Joanna 18 Comments

  Who doesn’t love fresh cut flowers in their home or office? Flowers just add such a fresh and cheery element to a space. Plus, fresh flower bouquets (especially from your own garden) make the best and sweetest gifts. If for no other reason than to add cheer to a loved one’s day. I’ve always […]

How To Jump Start Summer Blooming Bulbs

Last Updated on February 21, 2021 by Joanna 12 Comments

Summer Blooming Bulbs - Learn How to Start Bulbs Indoors

  Today we are going to talk about How To Jump-Start Summer Blooming Bulbs.  Summer flower bulbs, like dahlias, begonias, calla lilies, canna lilies; plus, non-flowering bulb plants like caladium and elephant ears. I live and garden in Zone 4b and if I waited until it was warm enough to start bulbs in the ground, […]

Seed Starting Indoors (The Complete Guide)

Last Updated on January 30, 2021 by Joanna 19 Comments

Seed Starting Instructions

It’s time to start thinking about Spring, about garden planning and about seed starting. Here in Minnesota, Spring is a ways off, but that doesn’t stop me from getting really excited about the prospect of green and growing things. Some of you lucky gardeners that live in milder climates may have already began starting seeds […]

The Best Gardening Books and Other Good Reads for Gardeners

Last Updated on January 1, 2021 by Joanna 5 Comments

Image of Gardening Books on a Bookshelf

Fifty percent of gardening is learning by doing and experimenting. The other fifty percent comes from educating yourself. Whether you’re a brand new gardener, a master gardener, or in between, there’s always more to learn. I like to use down time in the winter or rainy days to read gardening books. In this post, I’m […]

Winter Sowing (Yes You Can Garden in Winter)

Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Joanna 41 Comments

Yes, you can garden in winter, it’s called Winter Sowing. Have you ever heard of winter sowing? Winter Sowing is a method of propagating new plants for your gardens simply by starting seeds outdoors in the winter. Several years ago, I read an article in Northern Gardener Magazine written by a master gardener, with whom […]

Ideas for DIY Outdoor Fall Flower Planters

Last Updated on October 22, 2020 by Joanna 3 Comments

Image of a wheelbarrow with pumpkins and flowers.

Fall in the gardens and outdoors can be an amazing breath of fresh air… literally! The cooler temperatures, the vibrant hues and bright colors of the changing landscape, pumpkins, gourds, apples and the many flowers that are available for us to add to our outdoor spaces, are simply amazing. We’ve talked about reviving our summer […]

Practical Ways to Improve Your Garden Soil

Last Updated on September 28, 2020 by Joanna 4 Comments

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Is your garden just ho-hum? No matter what you try (or didn’t try), your vegetables and flowers are just not flourishing? Chances are the problem is your garden soil. Yes, it could be neglect, lack of water, not enough sun, lack of fertilizer or really anything, but the best way to insure success for your […]

Quick & Easy Steps for Fall Garden Clean Up

Last Updated on September 7, 2020 by Joanna 20 Comments

Fall Vignette - Quick & Easy Steps for Fall Garden Cleanup

Fall really is a fantastic time to garden. The first reason being that the temps have cooled down.  But, the main reason is that it gives us gardeners a jump on next spring. I’ll be honest and say that by this time, I’m usually ready for a gardening break. The flowers are tired and I’m […]

Planting Bulbs in the Fall for Amazing Spring Flowers

Last Updated on November 18, 2020 by Joanna 35 Comments

Grape Hyacinth and Daffodils - Plant Spring Bulbs in the Fall

Planting bulbs in the fall is honestly not one of my favorite gardening tasks, and I’m usually out there cursing myself for buying so many. BUT, come spring I’m so happy I went to all the trouble. After a long Minnesota winter, there’s nothing I like better than to see those bits of green popping […]

What to Do With Excess Veggies from the Garden

Last Updated on August 25, 2020 by Joanna 6 Comments

Uh-Oh! Did you plant too much? Bumper crop of raspberries? Zucchini coming out of your ears? Are you saying to yourself, ‘what am I going to do with all of this?’ It’s an amazing feeling to know you succeeded in growing your own food and even as long as I’ve been gardening, I never grow […]

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Hello, I'm Joanna. I'm so happy you stopped by.  I live and garden in the southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, better known to a gardener as Zone 4b. I'm passionate about gardening, mostly flowers, but I also grow edibles. I've been gardening for as long as I can remember. Read More…

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