Monthly Archives: March 2008

Rejoice! Bulb Foliage Sighted

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Mary Schier

I have been feeling pretty glum the past few days, what with winter seeming to drag on in a gray and unpleasant way. So, today I resolved to perk up with a long walk. The temps were flirting with 50, … Continue reading →

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Water pH and Your Plants

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Mary Schier

Malcolm Burleigh, an award winning grower and breeder of cacti and succulents, approached me last summer with an idea for an article in Northern Gardener about the pH of city water and its effect on plants. Malcolm and one of … Continue reading →

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More People Planning Vegetable Gardens

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Mary Schier

I just received a press release from Garden Writers of America on the organization’s 2008 trend survey. The highlight of the survey is a significant increase in the number of homeowners saying they plan to spend money this year on … Continue reading →

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Fun With Floral Arrangements

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Mary Schier

A real highlight of the Rice County Horticulture Day Saturday at St. Olaf College was the presentation by Pam Strouth and Cheryl Steinberg of Bloom Floral Design in Faribault. Apparently Pam and Cheryl are TV personalities in Faribault where they … Continue reading →

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Dr. Mark Seeley on Climate Change

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Mary Schier

Dr. Mark Seeley, author of the Minnesota Weather Almanac and a regular radio commentator on climate and weather, spoke at the Rice County Horticultural Day this morning. Seeley gave the full-house of gardeners attending the event an overview on how … Continue reading →

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Definitely, a Par 5

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Mary Schier

The Northfield Public Library was a real flurry of activity about 5 this evening as members of the Teen Advisory Board set up the holes for tonight’s Cabin Fever Mini Golf Tournament. My hole, number 6, is at least a … Continue reading →

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Hey! It's Working!

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Mary Schier

I don’t know why, but I am always surprised when some new gardening endeavor actually turns out. About a month ago, I decided to try to force some red-twig dogwood branches. I followed the instructions for making a sugar water/bleach … Continue reading →

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Plant Groups Gather at Gertens

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Mary Schier

I mentioned in an earlier post that March is a huge month for garden get-togethers and educational events. I’ve got two events on the docket for this weekend. On Saturday, I’ll be attending the annual Rice County Horticulture Day at … Continue reading →

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Fore! A Garden Hole at the Library

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Mary Schier

I’ve been a member of the board of the Friends of the Northfield Public Library for about eight years. We raise money for the library and literacy in Northfield, and we have a good time while doing it. For years, … Continue reading →

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Seeds Arrive with a New Gadget

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Mary Schier

My order from Baker Creek Seeds arrived a week or so ago. I set the seeds aside for now, but could not stop fiddling with a new gadget that I ordered. It’s called “Clyde’s Garden Planner,” and is basically a … Continue reading →

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