The Garden Scoop

Is there a benefit to flowering weeds? The Garden Scoop discusses a few plants that can have a positive impact on your outdoor space!

Is there a difference bettween soil mix for your houseplants, potted annuals, vegetables and herbs? This Garden Scoop discusses the differences between soil types!

Bugged by ticks? You are not alone! This Garden Scoop discusses a few plants to naturally repel ticks!

We talked about this... yes, our local area has been deemed zone 5a. So, let’s just dive in and peek at some of those zone 5a plants we’ve only dreamed of...

Did you know that last year the USDA updated our country’s Plant Hardiness Zone (PHZ) Map and portions of Minnesota have been changed from zone 4b to zone 5a?! Learn more about what this means for your garden!

“Top of the mornin’ to ya!” and “Happy St. Patty’s Day” albeit a bit early. I may be only slightly Irish, but I am all American, as are those phrases! The 'Scoop talks all about Oxalis & more...

I KNOW you’re itching to get out and start Spring Cleanup. Please, DON’T... Here's Why:

Should we start watering? MANY are asking with these warm temperatures. There are many reason to be concerned about our trees. First is the drought and hot weather we’ve experienced the past couple of years which affects new trees and established trees. 

Each year NGB rolls out their Plants of the Year in several categories. What blew me away was their Houseplant of the Year for 2024… *drumroll* ... The African Violet!

Over 30 years ago, in 1989, NASA scientist Bill Wolverton claimed that household plants could provide a “promising” solution to indoor air pollution. Decades later that report is doused with cold water.

Oops! The ‘Scoop forgot Succulent Care! Tis the Season of darling decorative containers. They make adorable gifts for those hosting parties, that awesome neighbor, your kids’ teacher and yourself! 

In today’s Garden Scoop I’ll share tips on caring for your holiday plants, including poinsettias, amaryllis, holiday cactus (and how to tell them apart) and cyclamen.

To rake or not or not to rake? Another question I get all the time is what to do with your perennials?  What are the advantages/disadvantages to leaving them be? 

When you live in Minnesota, the word “cold”, really depends on your definition of cold.  

Be on the Lookout! (Can you hear the Emergency Alert Signal?)