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
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Hidden Gardens of Washington, D.C.
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.
A New Appreciation for a Formal Gardens
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
State Fair Gardens 2009
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
Hedge Planting Ideas: Mix It Up!
Hedges can be boring – in some ways, that’s the point of a hedge. They are a straight line of the same plant, trimmed to a neat shape that creates a dividing line in a landscape and a backdrop for more exciting plantings. That’s all good, but why not mix up the plants in a hedge? That’s a question the gardeners at Stoneleigh, a Natural Garden, in Villanova, PA, asked. Their answer, yea, why not? I had a chance to tour Stoneleigh during the 2023 Fling, an annual meetup of garden ... Read More about Hedge Planting Ideas: Mix It Up!
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