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What to think about before giving the gift of a houseplant

🔊Don and John are joined by Audrey Gilbraith of Fargo's Baker Garden and Gift, who has some tips for giving the gift of a houseplant.

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New plants to try in your garden this year

🔊In this episode, Don and John introduce you to some new plants and varieties to consider this growing season.

Jan 26

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Hydroponic garden means enjoying garden all winter

In Fielding Questions, a reader shares his successful experiences and offers details on what he has learned.

Jan 25

Tiny tomato seeds in the palm of a hand.

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Is tomato planting about to change?

Burpee has developed tomato and pepper cultivars whose seeds can be planted directly in the garden, instead of using transplants.

Jan 25

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Is your garden your happy place? It's shaping up to be a trend in 2025

🔊In this episode, Don and John look at what 2025 might have in store for our gardens, like the idea of our gardens as our own little retreat.

Jan 19

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A magnolia plant variety suitable for northern landscapes

Readers also asked about rejuvenating a spider plant and when to plant tomato seeds.

Jan 18

By Don Kinzler

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How long can houseplants live?

The lifespan of a houseplant is almost completely in our own hands, because we control most of the factors in which we place our plants.

Jan 18

By Don Kinzler

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Repot your houseplants and keep your green thumbs in shape

🔊In this episode, Don and John talk about repotting your houseplants as a way to ease your cabin fever.

Jan 12

By Forum staff

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Here’s a watermelon variety great for northern gardens

In Fielding Questions, reader also asked whether apple trees should still be wrapped for the winter.

Jan 11

By Don Kinzler

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Gardening trends predicted for 2025

From music in the garden to plants with holes, here’s a look at trends growing in popularity this year.

Jan 11

By Don Kinzler

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How to remedy jade plant troubles

In Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler also provides more insight on growing onions.

Jan 4

By Don Kinzler

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These are new award-winning flowers and vegetables for 2025

Don Kinzler highlights some varieties from All-America Selections that outperform existing ones.

Jan 4

By Don Kinzler

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The key to preventing spindly seedlings is adequate light

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

Dec 28, 2024

By Don Kinzler

A cluster of aronia berries. Purple, dark blue berries hanging down from red pedicels on a shrub.

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Test your knowledge with this gardening quiz

See how well you can do on this quick quiz.

Dec 28, 2024

By Don Kinzler