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There comes a point every fall when the garden makes the decision for you. A few chilly nights finally convinced me it was time to pull everything that was still hanging on. The tomatoes came in. The squash came in. The onions and garlic were gathered up. The potatoes were dug. The last of the […]

As the growing season comes to an end, it’s time to think about harvesting your dahlias, preserving the beauty and vitality of your dahlia tubers for the next year. Right now here in Minnesota, we still haven’t seen a hard frost yet. I’ve been busy pulling out all of my other spent flowers and plants […]

Cut Dahlias from your garden make a stunning addition to your home! Enjoying Cut Dahlias in your home Dahlias are gorgeous flowers to have both inside and outside the house during growing season. After planting the tubers in our garden and watching them grow (learn more about growing them here) we like to share them […]

A sustainable seed-starting method that eliminates the need for plastic pots, reduces transplant shock, and promotes stronger root development. Hop on this Sustainable Gardening practice! There’s nothing more sustainable than using the soil itself to create an optimal environment for seedlings to grow! I love soil blocking for a few reasons. I can fit so […]

Soil blocking is a sustainable and effective method for starting seeds, but having the right tools and resources is key to success. Come peek in the greenhouse to see what’s been working the best for us for the past 7 years! We’ll also answer some of your commonly asked questions about soil blocking! Soil Blocking […]

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