I love butterflies, especially Monarchs, and while I knew basic information about them, I wanted to know more.

In the early spring I walk my tiny lot almost daily to see what is coming up out of the ground.

I never planned to become a “Dahlia Dabbler.”

Herbs have been used for food and flavoring; for their aroma, for cosmetics, and for dyes, but the oldest uses seem to be medicinal.

Yes, creeping bellflower is pretty. But it will also take over your garden.

This is part 3 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.

This is part 2 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.

This is part 1 of a 3 part series, written by Val McGruder, Hennepin County Master Gardener.

The first thing to remember about gardening is that there really aren’t any rules when it comes to your own garden.

So what makes a Japanese garden different than a “western” garden?