Flowers

If you want to create the best Fourth of July show in your garden, consider these design tips. Read more about Go Red, White and Blue in Your Garden

Let’s look at options for Thrillers, which are plants that provide height and a bit of thrilling interest. Read more about Consider These Plants for Your Thriller, Filler, Spiller Container Garden

This stunning guide features informative summaries, history, growing instructions and more. Read more about This Book is a Must-Read for Peony Enthusiasts

Rudbeckia are a great addition to any pollinator garden and bloom well into autumn. Read more about Add Color to Your Autumn Garden with This Minnesota Native Plant

Sarah DeRosier’s After Rain Bud placed third in our Nature and Wildlife category for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Read more about This Photographer's Favorite Outdoor Photo Spot? Her Own Backyard

When you think about spring, most people think of the pansy, but have you ever considered the ranunculus? Read more about The Ranunculus: A Minnesota Spring Annual to Brighten Your Garden

They’re the bursts of color that catch your eye as you go 60 miles per hour along Highway 94, and the intricate clusters of blooms you see protruding from stems along Maple Grove walking paths. You see them every year and you can count on their friendly faces meeting you at different times in the season as the weather heats up. Meet six very special flowering native plants. This summer you’ll be on a first-name basis!

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa var. interior) Read more about Native Blossoms in Maple Grove