Monthly Archives: January 2008

Repotting Houseplants

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Mary Schier

The Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia) that I have been taking care of for my mother had been looking wimpy for a couple of weeks, so I decided to put it in a bigger pot. This plant is one of two … Continue reading →

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SunPatiens and Plant Patenting

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Mary Schier

While visiting in Florida, I took some photos of my mom’s SunPatiens. This is her second winter season growing these sun-loving impatiens, which flourish even in the relatively warm and sunny courtyard outside her condo. She thought they were so … Continue reading →

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Escaping to Florida

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Mary Schier

This past week in Minnesota was bone-chilling, but I missed most of it, thanks to a long-planned trip to visit my parents, who spend the winter in Naples, Florida. The weather in Naples was great, especially compared to the sub-zero … Continue reading →

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So Many Plants, So Little Time

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Mary Schier

Attending a presentation on great perennials is like going to one of those restaurants where the menu runs 10 pages. What to choose? What to choose? I felt that way last Friday at Richard Hawke’s talk on winning perennials from … Continue reading →

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Inside Information at the Green Expo

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Mary Schier

One of the great things about editing Northern Gardener is I get a chance to attend the Minnesota Green Expo, the annual trade show and educational event of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA). I went to Minneapolis this … Continue reading →

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Another Great Use for Cow Manure

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Mary Schier

Last night, I decided to start paging through the growing stack of garden catalogs. Currently half a crate full of them sits next to my reading chair, and the big rush won’t arrive for another week or two. As I … Continue reading →

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New Northern Gardener Available

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Mary Schier

If you are considering a landscaping project for 2008, you may want to pick up the new issue of Northern Gardener. The January/February issue is devoted to landscaping ideas and inspiration, and without a doubt, this is my favorite issue … Continue reading →

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