September Plant of the Month - Hot Lips Turtlehead

Most late summer – early fall colors tend to be in the “warm” tones, such as black-eyed susan, sedums and the fall annual mums. There is however a tried and true perennial called Turtlehead with wonderful rose-pink blossoms that resemble the head of a turtle with its mouth open. My favorite cultivar is called “Hot Lips” because of the way it blooms from the top down the tall spikes.
Read MoreJoin Gertens at the Minnesota State Fair

Join Gertens at The Great Minnesota Get Together and learn some tips from the pros! Gino, Dale, and Loren will be broadcasting the Home and Garden Show live from the State Fair Saturdays 8am-10am.
Read MoreGuide to Planting Spring Blooming Bulbs

A beautiful flowering bulb garden is easy to achieve and a sure sign that spring is on its way. Bulbs are split into two categories: Fall Bulbs & Spring Bulbs. We will be talking about fall bulbs that are planted in the fall and bloom in the early spring.
Read MoreWeber Recipe of the Week: Strip Steaks with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Blue Cheese

Grilled steak is a near perfect food. Many would say, "Why fix something that isn't broken?". The Genius minds at Weber say, "Top that with bacon and cheese to make it better!". Brilliant.
Read MoreFall is for Lawns

Fall is the best time to work on your lawn. Some considerations for fall are aerating, de-thatching, fertilizing, and over seeding. Learn how to properly execute each of these steps here.
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