The Garden Blog

High Rise Garden Mentors

When driving past the towering public high-rise buildings that make up the St Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA), you may have wondered...

Garden Advice for Summer 2024

6/01/2024 Ramsey County Master Gardeners share garden advice for Summer 2024 (June – July– August) A pollinator in action at Lakewood...

Prairie Up—4.4 Stars

5/28/2024 This book is a complete guide to reducing lawns and moving toward a more sustainable environment in our yards “This book is...

Why Shop at a Local Plant Sale?

When you think of a local plant sale, do you picture a tiny, awkwardly staffed event offering a few dozen plant varieties? If this is...

Turn your Food Scraps into Plant Fuel! Composting for Beginners.

Composting is the process of taking spare organic material from things like food scraps and yard waste and turning it into a useful soil...

Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Herbs! Oh My!

5/06/2024 Just Say "No!" to Desperation Giving Are you dodging neighbors bearing zucchini? Or are YOU the gardener that your neighbors...

Comparison: Garden Clubs and Master Gardeners

4/29/2024 Looking to grow as a gardener and meet people with similar interests? You may be interested in joining a local garden club or...

Want to Grow Better Vegetables in Minnesota? Three Things to Know About Your Soil First

In Minnesota, it so often feels like springtime comes slowly, bolts into summer heat then fades into frost just as the tomato plants...

Cold-hardy Vegetables and Flowers for Minnesota’s Short Spring

If you’re anything like me, I spend much of February and March dreaming about gardening, and I clear out space in my home for my modest...