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Fairy Gardening 2016 (ALL NEW) Introductions Get a sneak peek at the greenhouse before it opens! This is also the first chance to see...

August Garden Checklist

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10 Fun Facts About Butterflies

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Common Butterflies in Minnesota

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Top Tips for Attracting Butterflies to your Garden

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Create a Scented Flower Garden with these Six Plants

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...

Plants That (Supposedly) Repel Mosquitoes

What's up with this long list of plants people claim will repel mosquitoes? A little investigative reporting delves into this question....

Pruning Hanging Baskets

Gorgeous hanging baskets bring color and life up off the ground and right into view! Use these pruning techniques to keep your baskets...

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