Garden Gate at Prairie Road

Your garden was looking so promising! THEN... you had to be gone—that family wedding, a couple weeks at the lake, whatever it was. Bottom line—the weeds exploded while you had...

My FAVORITE tree is a crabapple tree—a Chestnut crab. It's right in my front yard by the sidewalk.  Developed by the University of Minnesota it was released in 1946. It's an...

The cold wet weather of spring actually helps germination of cool season crops. Many early crops can become bitter in summer heat. With a couple weeks to go before our...

The calendar says we're behind with our planting schedule this year! The soil temperature tells a different story. I've been testing the soil temps in the garden. Here's why! Remember...

Mother's Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the woman who gave us life, love, and guidance. Finding the perfect gift for Mom can be a daunting--...

As Earth Day approaches, we renew our resolve to do something about our consumptive habits and the amount of trash we produce. Upcycling instead of trashing. Reducing our impact on...