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    Looking Back at Last Spring

    Today we’re visiting with Colleen Meyer, in Neenah, Wisconsin. We’ve visited her garden before (Colleen’s New Garden), and today I’m sharing some photos she sent in of her garden back…

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    Regional Picks: Spring Color—Midwest

    If your first few trips to the nursery can be overwhelming and chaotic, check out our plant recommendations for spring color in your region. There’s no doubt that these spring…

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    Gardening Book Recommendations for the Midwest

    Although our gardens may be down for a long winter’s nap, that doesn’t mean gardeners should enter complete dormancy. Considering new gardening possibilities and challenges offers mental engagement in winter.…

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    Dealing With Excessive Rain in the Garden

    The National Climate Assessment reported in 2014 that storms have been dumping more and more rain, with some parts of the United States experiencing a 70% increase in the amount…

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    A Bog Garden

    Today we’re taking one last trip to the beautiful gardens of Heronswood (check out the first post in the series for more on this iconic garden) with a final set…

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    Luana’s Favorites From the Past Year

    Today we’re taking a trip to see Luana Carpenter’s garden in Massillon, Ohio. We’ve been there before (A Garden of Roses, and Lessons Learned in a Gardening Life) and it…

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    Preventing Winter Damage in the Garden

    Here in the Midwest, we all remember the winter of 2018 as being a pretty tough one, with lots of snow and ice and polar vortex conditions that sent temperatures…

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    From Weeds to Wow in Three Years

    Today’s photos come from Janet Simmons. I live in Plainwell, Michigan, and have attached some pictures of the gardens I have been working on since I moved into my house…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Midwest

    See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…

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    Gardening Gift Ideas for Midwest Gardeners

    The gift-giving season is a great time for gardeners. It’s a time to reflect on your favorite tools and on tips from the past year and how to share them…