Leif’s article in this week’s Northfield News discusses thoughts on spring pruning of trees. Property owners who are eager to be working on their yards and gardens need to be careful this time of year to choose tasks that help prepare for another successful gardening season, but won’t damage soils, plants or property. We often [...]
The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association has a set of 21 gardening tip sheets that we have available on our website. These are located in our Library, on the right side under the MNLA heading. Just click on the topic that you’re interested in and it’ll pop up! Topics include Annuals, Azaleas, Feeding Wild Birds, [...]
Last October, Jordan and Grandpa collected acorns from the woods where we live south of Northfield. Grandpa taught Jordan how to know what acorns were good and which ones would not grow into trees. He helped get the acorns ready for their winter dormancy period. Grandpa explained to Jordan that he would be able to [...]
One of the first signs of spring in the landscape is the “blossoming” of the pussy willow shrubs. We have a few large pussy willows in our meadow and the late afternoon sun yesterday was brilliant shining through the branches. The pussy willow will grow into a large, multi-stem shrub – 15′ to 20′ in [...]
Finally – it’s Spring! Leif’s article in the Northfield News this week discusses spring yard work – be cautious not to rush into the yard or your flower beds too soon! The arrival of spring in Minnesota brings not only a great sigh of relief from the inhabitants of this great state, but also eagerness [...]
The Hosta of the Year for 2007 is Paradigm. The size of this plant is 18 inches tall and can have a spread of up to 30 inches. Flowering in July, it will have lavender flowers. The hosta of the year is awarded by the American Hosta Society and it has to meet certain requirements [...]
‘Walker’s Low’ – Nepata is the 2007 Perennial of the Year awarded by the Perennial Plant Association. This plant is hardy to Zone 3 – though not low in stature as the name implies, it will grow to 30 to 36 inches tall. It prefers full sun but can handle some shade. We have this [...]
The long range forecast is showing above normal temperatures for Minnesota through the third week of March. Snow will be a meltin’. With the coming of spring – we all get tempted to go out into the yard prematurely. Check the following list and see what you can keep busy on until you can safely [...]
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