Gardening Tales Blog
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Ah fall. I’m happy that I can quit mowing the lawn in a few weeks, but sad that the bitter cold is around the corner.
Planting Garlic in Minnesota
Planting garlic is so easy and the results are delicious.
Plant Those Fall Bulbs Now
It is time to start planting bulbs! Yes, now in September.
What Does Tea Have to Do With Roses?
I’ll bet you’re assuming I have a garden full of roses. No, I don’t!
Growing Vegetables in the Food Desert
What is a food desert and what does that have to do with Hennepin County Master Gardeners?
Fertilizer: What Gardeners Need to Know
Fertilizer is plant food. Not! Fertilizers, organic or mineral, are not plant food.
Master Gardeners at the Midtown Farmer’s Market
Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteers have staffed a booth at Midtown Farmers Market (MFM) in Minneapolis since its start in 2003.
My Fight with a Minnesota Noxious Weed
I’ve lived in my house for over 20 years and my biggest weed problem has been Creeping Charlie.
Tough Edibles for Our Changing Climate
Our climate is changing and as it does, gardeners need to adjust what we plant.