I have to share a secret that I learned last fall about Marigolds. Being a newer gardener, it is always very exciting to learn a time-saving or money-saving trick. This little gem comes from my dad, via my aunt. Did you know that you only have to buy Marigolds one time? That’s right – only … More Growing Marigolds for Free
Last fall I found a good deal on some Meadow Sage plants. I loved that their blooms were a beautiful bright purple color. This spring I discovered that sage is quite a spreader – the plant somehow doubled in size over the winter. I plan to split the current plants this fall so that I … More Meadow Sage
I first fell in love with Alliums during the garden tours last summer with the Garden Bloggers Fling in the Twin Cities. The height, color, and shape really caught my eye and I knew that I had to plant some in my garden. I did some research and found that alliums are planted as a … More Allium Flowers
Every spring I look forward to seeing my iris plants begin to bloom. These are generally one of first to begin sprouting leaves, so I know that the rest of my flowers will start blooming shortly after. These are great plants for having a tall green plant through the fall season. The flowers will begin … More Growing Iris Plants
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