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My Northern Garden

Are We in for a Real Winter?

Earliest Ever First Bloom

Blooming in November?

The Garden in Spring

Plants that are Signs of Spring

The Beauty of Late Fall

5 Early Chores for Weary Gardeners

blue flowers

Adjusting Your Gardening to a Warm Spring

magnolia bloom in early spring

Digging Out the Phenology Notes

Iris reticulata and a Scary, Early Spring

tulip foliage

Some Notes on Phenology

minnesota hardiness zones

Big Changes in Minnesota Hardiness Zone Map

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