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A Better Yard

We bring together Upper Midwest gardening enthusiasts who are transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle to explore eco-friendly landscape and gardening practices, so that we can reduce our chemical use, water use, and create a thriving ecosystem.

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STILL with Mary Jo Hoffman Jun 11, 2024

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Purchase STILL: The Art of Noticing on Bookshop.org

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved this interview. Mary Jo Hoffman started StillBlog.net with a personal project in 2012 to post one photo of nature each day on a white background.
It was met with resounding praise and she is still going. Having been featured on Marth Stewart, Midwest Living, Better Homes & Gardens and many more, Mary Jo is just a treasure.
In this episode of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast, we explore nature, Mary's process, and - my favorite part - the six seasons.
Enjoy!
Brad
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Lazy Lawn Care Jun 05, 2024

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You spend hours on your lawn killing weeds, fertilizing, and spending tons of cash. Do you want an easier way that is safe for your kids, saves you money, AND helps the environment?

Embrace MinnesotaGardening.com's Lazy Lawn Care system to use less chemicals, water, and save you time.
Download the free Lazy Lawn Care Guide here -> MinnesotaGardening.com.

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Winter interest in our landscapes Jan 10, 2024

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Winter is an unfortunately forgotten season in our cold-climate landscapes. Today, Cathy Rees is guiding us on how to best take advantage of winter in our newest episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast.

Cathy takes us on a deep dive through her new book Winterland and how we can best utilize this wonderful and beautiful season.
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Dormancy Distress: Warm weather causes plants to grow out of season Jan 02, 2024

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We have had an incredibly unseasonable December with temps many degrees above normal across the state.
In some places, this has caused plants to break dormancy and start growing. In this episode I teach all about how plants enter and exit dormancy and what consequences we may face for the plants breaking dormancy early this winter.
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Grow native perennials with Winter Sowing Dec 28, 2023

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Our family has a tradition of winter sowing every year between Christmas and New Years. It is a wonderful - CHEAP - way to grow native perennials that are ready to plant in early summer.

Michelle Mero Riedel, a master gardener and teach on Winter Sowing - joins me today to share all about winter sowing and how you can find success for your landscape.
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Minnesota's Wacky Weather with Climatologist Dr. Mark Seeley Dec 19, 2023

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50 degrees on Christmas Eve?! This December 2023 has been more than twelve degrees above normal in parts of Minnesota with more heat to come. I am BEYOND honored to have Climatologist Dr. Mark Seeley join us for today's episode discussing this winter's weather expectations, climate change, and what it means for the future of our Minnesota landscape.
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The Art of Seed Saving with Como Community Seed Library Dec 05, 2023

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New Hardiness Zones with Mary Schier Nov 28, 2023

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Earlier this month, the USDA released new hardiness maps that made many changes in Minnesota. Author and podcaster Mary Schier shares what we need to know about those changes and how to deal with them.
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#ThisWeekend: Apply for Lawns to Legumes Funding Nov 24, 2023

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Apply this weekend to Minnesota's Lawns to Legumes program and get up to $400 in reimbursable grants to plant Native Plants at your home and community.
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Keystone Plants with Professor Doug Tallamy Nov 21, 2023

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Professor Tallamy was extremely generous with his time. In Part Two (recently re-discovered after I thought I'd lost the recording), Doug Tallamy discusses his new book, Nature of Oaks, and takes us through a year in one of Mother Nature's most critical trees.
Professor Tallamy's Books

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