While there is nothing like a gorgeous winter day in Minnesota, it’s this time of year when I find myself daydreaming of sunny spring days spent in the garden. Thankfully, that daydreaming also acts as a perfect time to accomplish spring planning. Here are some tips for how to use your daydreaming sessions to create the garden of, well, your dreams.
Write Down Your Goals Read more about Wintertime Daydreams of Spring Planting
When I first began composting, I grabbed an ordinary trash can and composting bags from my local grocer, placed the bin under the kitchen sink and began composting my food and plant scraps. Though I had good intentions—after all, I am looking to reduce my carbon footprint—I was left with gnats, coffee and food drippings and a foul smell around my home. Read more about Compost 101
Here’s your one stop shop for all winter greenery questions. Read more about How to Use Greenery in Your Winter Home Decor
Tips on bridal bouquets and houseplants from Hudson Flower Shop. Read more about Local Florist Shares Advice for Your Big Day and Every Day
We asked Gertens to explain some of the most popular terms you may hear during plant shopping. Read more about A Plant Shopping Primer from Gertens
Whether you’re a green thumb or resolved to become one, let the folks of these local gift shops and greenhouses be your guides to all things garden-themed this spring. Read more about A Gift Guide for Green Thumbs
Preschoolers grow their own fruits and vegetables at the YMCA. Read more about Woodbury YMCA Gives Kids Hands-on Gardening Experience
Floral designer Ashley Fox and flower farm owner Susan Rockwood are local and organic. Read more about This Local Farmer and Floral Designer Team Up to Make Beautiful Bouquets
Want to try some floral DIY? Sweet Pea’s Floral owner Tara Carlson talks us through the best way to arrange flowers at home Read more about DIY Flower Arrangement with Sweet Pea's Floral
Ready for some new blooms? Visit Whispering Gardens, Woodbury's best nursery/garden center two years running. Read more about Woodbury's Best Nursery Feels like a 'Secret Garden'
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