Oh boy, All America Selections has chosen their winners in an array of categories but today, we're celebrating a few of their chosen Annuals. And, WOW, they are amazing. The 'Scoop gives some background on AAS and shares photos of these annuals along with a little story about a wild "pet" rabbit...
Spring

The Garden Scoop - 2025 AAS Annuals winners

The Garden Scoop - Epiphany & what to do with your Christmas tree
January 6th is the official last day of the 12 Days of Christmas, the Epiphany. The word itself has several meanings but for Christians it signals the coming of the Magi, or 3 Wise Men. Celebrations abound around the world, some involving plunging into icy water. For many of us it means packing away the Christmas decorations and taking out our fresh Christmas tree. Before you kick it to the curb, The Garden Scoop has some fun ideas to put that tree to good use!!

The Garden Scoop - Ode to the Partridge Pea
Many years ago, I went on a local garden tour and saw these AMAZING yellow flowers. I found these flowers were NATIVE annuals to Minnesota! Super easy to start from seed and a pollinator magnet.

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Come again some other day. Who knew we’d be saying that? The last couple of years we’ve been in a drought. This year our soils are saturated, and our rivers, lakes & ponds are overflowing.

THE GARDEN SCOOP: We’re in the Zone – Zone 5a
Did you know that last year the USDA updated our country’s Plant Hardiness Zone (PHZ) Map and portions of Minnesota have been changed from zone 4b to zone 5a?! Learn more about what this means for your garden!

VIDEO: Top Garden Trends for 2024 | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale shares some of the top garden trends for 2024.

VIDEO: Starting Summer Vegetable Gardens Indoors| Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale shares tips for starting your summer vegetable garden indoors in March in Minnesota.

VIDEO: Tips for Gardening This Spring | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale shares tips for gardening during this unusually warm spring-like weather.

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Shamrock or not?
“Top of the mornin’ to ya!” and “Happy St. Patty’s Day” albeit a bit early. I may be only slightly Irish, but I am all American, as are those phrases! The 'Scoop talks all about Oxalis & more...

VIDEO: Spring Blooms for Any Space! | Garden Guy Dale
While it’s still too early to start planting in Minnesota, it’s never too early to bring a pop of spring color into your home. Garden Guy Dale has the details!

THE GARDEN SCOOP: Calm Down Garden Peeps
I KNOW you’re itching to get out and start Spring Cleanup. Please, DON’T... Here's Why:

VIDEO: Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall | Garden Guy Dale
FOX 9 Dale K shares tips to planting spring bulbs in the fall.

VIDEO: Container Gardening Tips | Garden Guy Dale
Garden Guy Dale joined Good Day to share his container gardening tips for spring.

VIDEO: Sandy Creates Sun & Shade Perennial Pots
Sandy shares her perennial pot creations giving tips on, not only the plant options, but also details on how to plant them in a way that makes it easy for you to plant them in your landscape come Fall!

VIDEO: Karen on Water Lily & Lotus Plants
Karen, our pond plant expert, shares pointers on water lilies and water lotus. Answering your questions!