Annuals
March 20, 2016
Fairy Gardening 2016 (ALL NEW) Introductions
Get a sneak peek at the greenhouse before it opens! This is also the first chance to see the brand new 2016 fairy garden plants and accessories! You will plant a fairy garden.bring home a magical miniature garden home for...
August 3, 2015
Get your garden ready for the end of the season!
Vegetable Gardens
Don't forget to water. This is a critical time for ripening veggies so don't let them dry out if the rain slows down. Water deeply and thoroughly.
Keep harvesting. Get out into the garden every day if...
July 21, 2015
10 Fun Facts About Butterflies
Butterflies can't fly if their body temperatures are below 82 degrees. That's probably why butterflies are found on all continents except Antarctica.
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Butterflies do indeed taste with their feet. Since taste sensors are located...
July 21, 2015
Common Minnesota Butterflies and What They Like to Eat
Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia): Caterpillars like pansies. Nectar plants include black eyed Susan, verbena, butterfly bush, globe amaranth, marigold, New England aster, oregano, red clover, and zinnia.
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July 20, 2015
Top Tips for Butterfly Gardeners
You thought your toddler was a picky eater? Try planning a butterfly garden! Caterpillars would rather starve than eat the wrong plant, and adult butterflies will move on to tastier pastures (literally) if you don't have what they're lo...
July 20, 2015
There are many plants to choose from when creating a garden that delights the nose as well as the eyes. Here are six favorites you can plant together to make a "scent-sational" garden.
Nemesia
This plant creates a profusion of blossoms all summer long. Nemesia may fade...
July 20, 2015
What's up with this long list of plants people claim will repel mosquitoes? A little investigative reporting delves into this question. One thing is for sure: organic bug repellent researchers and users say that natural sprays don't last as long as DEET or other poison...
May 3, 2014
Gorgeous hanging baskets bring color and life up off the ground and right into view! Use these pruning techniques to keep your baskets blooming like mad until fall rolls around and kills everything.
Encourage branching in all types of hanging basket plants by snipping...