Here you can find great resources to help you in in the garden. Still have questions? Ask a Master Gardener to get the answers you need.
Annuals
Zinnias: Vibrant Accents to a Northern Garden
Bulbs
Forcing Flower Bulbs Successfully
Indoor Plants
Helping Houseplants Stay Healthy this Winter
The Short-Lived Beauty of Blooming Cactus
Lawncare
Want a Healthier Lawn this Summer
The Minnesota Lawn Guide – Book Review
Perennials
Gardening With Resilient Native Plants
How to Pick the Best Perennials for Your Garden
What to Do with An Overcrowded Perennial Garden
Plant Diseases
Trees and Shrubs
Preparing your Trees and Shrubs for Winter
Protecting our Trees from Invasive Species
Pruning Hydrangeas and Clematis
What to Do About Winter Damage
When to Prune Oak Tree and Managing the Spread of Oak Wilt
Growing Vegetables
Caring for Plants in the Vegetable Garden
Cover Crops for the Home Garden
Harvesting and Preserving Herbs
Master Gardener Seed Trials Can Help You Choose the Best Plants
Microgreens – Only Micro in Size
Planning to Promote Success in Your 2022 Vegetable Garden
What Can I Plant Outside in April?
Growing Sprouts
Fun and education projects you can complete at home for children ages 3 and up.
Caring for Indoor Plants with Children
How to Prepare Your Garden for Young Children
Mindfulness in the Garden with Kids
Exploring Senses in Garden Spaces
Junior Winter Garden Detectives
What Are Plants Doing in the Winter
Garden to Kitchen
Cooking with Frozen Vegetables
Gardening By the Month
Imagining Your Garden’s Possibilities
March is a Great Time to Prune Many Trees and Shrubs
What to Do with All Those Leaves
There’s Always Next Year – Season End Reflections
Garden Prep, Soils, and Care
Are You Ready to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring Plants?
Garden Mulch and Jumping Worms
Practical Pointers for Planning Your Garden
Invasives, Pests, and Wildlife
Gardening With a Bird’s Eye View
How to Share Your Plants Safely
Thistles and other Garden Weeds
Pollinators
Building a Garden for Pollinators
Gardening Books and other Resources
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants
Common Backyard Weeds of the Upper Midwest
Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
The Northern Gardener: From Apples to Zinnias, 150 Years of Garden Wisdom