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July 17, 2017 · 6 Comments

Quilts and Gardens Go Together

Why We Garden

For the past three years, my cousin has been among the organizers of an unusual garden tour in Tracy, MN. The tour—officially the Tracy Area Garden Party—combines two art forms that often go together—quilting and gardening. Though I've made a few simple quilts, I'm decidedly no quilter, but many gardeners are also expert quilters and many quilters are also darn good gardeners. This year, I was able to visit Tracy for the tour and Jolynn (my cousin) took me around to see not only the six ... Read More about Quilts and Gardens Go Together

September 27, 2011 · 3 Comments

Hidden Gardens of Washington, D.C.

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A week ago, I visited my oldest daughter who is working in Washington, D.C. We had a great time, but because she had to work two of the days I was there, I had a chance to visit some gardens in Washington, D.C., on my own. I lived in D.C. for three years in the 1980s and have visited many times since then, but there are always new things to see in the Capital City. These are gardens that many tourists miss, but are well-worth a visit. Hillwood Estate and Gardens Located within walking distance ... Read More about Hidden Gardens of Washington, D.C.

formal garden in Italy

April 7, 2010 · 3 Comments

A New Appreciation for a Formal Gardens

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Except for my driveway,  the raised boxes I use to grow vegetables and a couple of utility beds near the house, the straight line has pretty much been banned from my garden. Our house sits near a nature area, and curved shapes seem more appropriate in a wild(ish) setting. Still, I cannot help but appreciate the discipline and beauty of formal gardens. Over spring break, my younger daughter and I visited the older girl, who is studying in Rome. With two young women in the travel group, gardens ... Read More about A New Appreciation for a Formal Gardens

September 2, 2009 · 3 Comments

State Fair Gardens 2009

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I had a fun afternoon at the Minnesota State Fair Wednesday, where I worked at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society booth, selling memberships (a heckuva bargain at $55 with lots of perks and goodies) and visiting with fairgoers. The fair really is a great get-together. Not only did I talk with many readers of Northern Gardener -- always a pleasure -- I even reconnected with a fellow I knew back in college. Despite its reputation as a fried-food fest, the fair is filled with ... Read More about State Fair Gardens 2009

A row of zinnias in a community garden

October 24, 2024 · 1 Comment

10 Tips for Community Gardeners

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I just finished my second season as a community gardener, and I'm hoping my third will be the best yet. Through trial and error (mostly error), I've learned a few things that might work for you if you are growing food or flowers in a community garden. Set these aside for spring -- and have a great season! Know the rules. Every community garden is different. Mine is the "plot rental" style, in which individual gardeners each have an area (the Brits call them allotments) and they grow ... Read More about 10 Tips for Community Gardeners

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