Gardening Tales Blog

This month, our cohorts began "hardening off" - moving from the cozy warmth of winter webinars into the bright, busy reality of spring volunteering.

While there is no such thing as a deer-proof garden, you can do some things to make your garden less desirable.

We will have 5 excellent varieties of Asclepius Milkweed available at the Plant Sale.

Our 2026 intern class has officially dived into the dirt, tackling everything from glacial soil science to sustainable urban lawns. To celebrate their journey, we’re launching a new monthly microblogging series to hear about their experiences throughout the year.

As Master Gardeners we are especially attuned to nature. Each season brings changes in our surroundings. Learn why and how to track these changes in your garden.

The tradition of bringing greenery indoors during the winter is a nearly universal human custom, rooted in ancient observations of the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice.

We’ll have several plants that have been the Perennial Plant of the Year including this year’s Mountain Mint! Check out what you can find at our 2025 Spring Plant Sale.

Struggling with a dry shade area? Want more than hostas and bleeding hearts to fill the space? Don't rule out the amazing group of Hellebores!

Mountain mint is magic! Pollinator friendly, edible with many uses in the kitchen, and a long bloom time with attractive foliage.