Category Archives: Cool Stuff to Try

Winter Garden Decor — The Fun Variety

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mary Schier

I was driving back from taking photos of some winter containers for an upcoming article, when I noticed these garden denizens along West 46th Street in south Minneapolis. What a cute idea — though the gardeners may have been overdressed … Continue reading →

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Metal in Garden Art (and a Coupon)

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Mary Schier

I’ve been a fan of Jennifer Wolcott’s metal garden art since she designed the Book Heads Dancing located near the main entry of the Northfield Public Library back in 2008. I love the whimsy of her sculptures and the way … Continue reading →

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Seed Starting, Inside and Out

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mary Schier

It’s still a bit early for starting seeds indoors in the North, but I’ve been getting ready for it and setting out several winter-sowing containers. You’ll find a new how-to page on indoor seed starting on the header above, which … Continue reading →

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More on Plant Anti-Transpirants

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Mary Schier

I blogged earlier this week about a new product called Vacation that puts plants in stasis for up to two weeks. The idea is gardeners can go on vacation without finding someone to water their plants, particularly those in containers. … Continue reading →

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Putting Plants to Sleep?

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Mary Schier

Today I attended the Outdoor Living Extravaganza in Minneapolis, one of six events sponsored by Proven Winners, a plant propagation and marketing firm. (It’s the company with the nice white pots at garden centers.) This is the first time Proven … Continue reading →

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