What’s the Deal with Dahlias?
I never planned to become a “Dahlia Dabbler.”
About Karen Valerio
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Herbs in the Middle Ages
Herbs have been used for food and flavoring; for their aroma, for cosmetics, and for dyes, but the oldest uses seem to be medicinal.
Invasion of the Creeping Bellflower
Yes, creeping bellflower is pretty. But it will also take over your garden.
Go for It! Becoming a Master Gardener (Part 3)
This is part 3 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.
Go for It! Becoming a Master Gardener (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.
Go for It! Becoming a Master Gardener (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.
Veggies in an Old Mop Bucket
The first thing to remember about gardening is that there really aren’t any rules when it comes to your own garden.
Japanese Gardens: More Than You Realize!
So what makes a Japanese garden different than a “western” garden?
Removing a Tree, Killing a Lawn and Starting Over
I have a beautiful pin oak in my front yard, which has provided more than 20 years of extensive shade for my home.
Spring Ephemerals at the Arboretum
After seven months of winter, or so it seems, I had to see something in a color other than grey or brown.