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Gardening by the Month

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Make a Cayenne Pepper Wreath for the Holidays

It’s a great idea to grow vegetables in your garden to eat and share. But some vegetables lend themselves to other creative uses. Read this article to learn how to make a beautiful and useful holiday wreath with cayenne peppers.

Make a Cayenne Pepper Wreath for the Holidays

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Alternatives to a Christmas Tree: A Greener Christmas

How many times have you seen dead, dry Christmas trees next to the road? Sometimes they just stay there, sometimes the city picks them up. But there are greener alternatives. Read on for some creative ideas.

Alternatives to a Christmas Tree:  A Greener Christmas

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December - Enjoying the Winter Garden

As Minnesotans, we learn to appreciate the cycle of northern gardening. The truth is, after putting the garden to bed for the season, the winter respite provides a chance to enjoy the garden in different ways. Read this article for thoughts about how to enjoy your garden in winter.

December - Enjoying the Winter Garden

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The Magic of Snow

Nothing beats the beauty of a snow-covered garden. Falling or drifting snow creates interesting sculptures on our benches, arbors, and paths. Evergreens look brighter, and trees with ornamental bark are showing off against a white background. Crowns of sparkling white form on sedum, ornamental grasses, and other perennials we left standing in the garden. Snow is useful to gardeners in other ways, too. Learn more!

The Magic of Snow
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