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7 Essential July Garden Tasks Upper Midwest Gardeners Must Do
July in the Upper Midwest garden — it's the month that separates the casual gardener from the committed one. You wake up at 6 AM to water before the s...
Fall Greens That Grow Better Than Summer Salad Crops
If you’ve ever assumed that fall salad greens are just a consolation prize after summer’s bounty, I’m here to tell you that’s a missed opportunity. In...
How to Tell if a Species is Invasive: A Gardener's Guide
How to tell if a species is invasive? Let me save you the frustration I went through when I first started gardening: there's no single red flag that m...
Spider Wasps in Your Garden: Identify Them & When to Worry
If you’ve ever spotted a large, dark wasp hovering over your flowers and wondered if it’s dangerous, you’re not alone — I get asked about spider wasps...
Thimbleberry Growing Guide: Tips From a Real Gardener
Are thimbleberries edible? Absolutely, and I've grown them in my own garden for years, so let me break it down for you. The thimbleberry plant is not ...
How to Make a Rose Bouquet: 7 Steps for Long-Lasting Blooms
“Knowing how to make a rose bouquet just right” is easier than you think, and I’m going to walk you through it step by step. The answer to that questi...