The phone rings and the person on the other end is asking, "What are those shrubs that are full of purple flowers right now?" The answer is one of the many varieties of Rhododendron. There are many varieties that are hardy in our area of Minnesota … Continue Reading ››
Leif and I live in the woods and with that in mind - we love shade gardening. Woodland Creeping Phlox is a wonderful spring blossoming perennial. The variety pictured to the right is Sherwood Purple. The foliage is a vibrant green and it is low to … Continue Reading ››
Our plant spotlight today is a new perennial Lupine. Lupines are colorful favorites in the spring and summer garden. They can be used as accent plants with shrubs, or used in the back of a perennial garden. They are a wonderful complement with irises, peonies, bellflowers and annuals. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to their colorful stalks … Continue Reading ››
Bluto, the garden toad is ready for spring. He's anxious for warmer weather! December and January were cold and snowy. February provided a reprieve with warmer temperatures, not alot of snow (until last night) and warmer temperatures. … Continue Reading ››
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The phone rings and the person on the other end is asking, "What are those shrubs that are full of purple flowers right now?" The answer is one of the many varieties of Rhododendron. There are many varieties that are hardy in our area of Minnesota … Continue Reading ›› 
Leif and I live in the woods and with that in mind - we love shade gardening. Woodland Creeping Phlox is a wonderful spring blossoming perennial. The variety pictured to the right is Sherwood Purple. The foliage is a vibrant green and it is low to … 
Bluto, the garden toad is ready for spring. He's anxious for warmer weather! December and January were cold and snowy. February provided a reprieve with warmer temperatures, not alot of snow (until last night) and warmer temperatures. …