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.
Summer
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The Garden Scoop - Ode to the Partridge Pea
December 12, 2024
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Top Ten Tomato Problems & How to Solve Them
August 21, 2024
There’s nothing like a home-grown tomato! Pick it, pop it in your mouth and savor that fresh flavor. Our Minnesota climate makes it a bit more challenging, but we don’t give up and that’s why, every year, we receive a lot of questions that start with, “What’s wrong with my tomatoes?”
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Top Ten Annuals Care Guide
August 9, 2024
Joanne is one of Gertens seasoned Annual House experts & here she shares her top ten list to help maintain your annual flowers through the season!
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Get Off Your Soaked Lawn!
June 21, 2024
The ‘Scoop recently wrote about how our annuals & tomatoes are suffering with torrential downpouring from above, however, there are more issues in our landscapes. This article discusses what you need to know for this time of year!
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
June 19, 2024
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.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: WHAT is growing in my mulch?
June 13, 2024
With the moisture we’ve had the ‘Scoop has received plenty of inquiries about some gross looking thing in their mulch. People don’t panic!! Its prime season for slime mold. Learn more about what this slime is & what is means for your yard...
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Flowering Weeds: What's To Love?
May 3, 2024
Is there a benefit to flowering weeds? The Garden Scoop discusses a few plants that can have a positive impact on your outdoor space!
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Preventing Ticks With Plants
May 2, 2024
Bugged by ticks? You are not alone! This Garden Scoop discusses a few plants to naturally repel ticks!
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VIDEO: Tips for Making Homemade Salsa | Garden Guy Dale
October 6, 2023
Garden Guy Dale shares tips to making homemade salsa.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: New Gardeners & the Summer of ‘23
September 11, 2023
The Garden Scoop discusses things to keep in mind for the '23 season!
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VIDEO: Indoor Plants for Your Office | Garden Guy Dale
September 5, 2023
Garden Guy Dale shares great plants for your office.
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VIDEO: Blue Ribbon Vegetables at the 2023 MN State Fair | Garden Guy Dale
August 29, 2023
Garden Guy Dale checks out the blue ribbon-winning produce at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.
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VIDEO: Wine Judging at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair | Garden Guy Dale
August 24, 2023
Garden Guy Dale takes a look at what goes into wine judging at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.
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VIDEO: Setting up for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair | Garden Guy Dale | Gertens Garden Center
August 22, 2023
Garden Guy Dale talks about setting up for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair!
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Saluting Soldier Beetles
August 9, 2023
The Garden Scoop discusses Soldier Beetles & their impact on your garden.