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Hoopsi Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'
Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis
Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata
Purple Flowering Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Ironwood
Ostrya virginiana
Evergreen Yellowing
And Needle Drop
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Highbush Cranberry
Viburnum trilobum
Harvest Gold Linden
Tilia mongolica 'Harvest Gold'
Tree Banding
Protecting Against Cankerworms And Caterpillars
Oriental Limelight Artemisia
Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight'
Winged Burning Bush
Euonymous alatus
Freeman Hybrid Maple
Acer x freemanii
Fireblight
Erwinia amylovora
Morden Delight Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Morden Delight'
Red River Raspberry
Rubus 'Red River'
Honeycrisp Apple
Malus 'Honeycrisp'
Money Tree
Dollarus abundans
Dutch Elm Disease
Ophiostoma novo-ulmi
Fernleaf Peony
Paeonia tenuifolia
Pink Diamond Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Poor Drainage
Drowning Those We Love
Amber Waves Coralbells
Heuchera 'Amber Waves'
Orchid Lights Azalea
Rhododendron 'Orchid Lights'
Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis
Arctic Beauty Kiwi
Actinidia kolomikta 'Arctic Beauty'
Black Knot
Dibotryon morbosum
Lollypop Lily
Lilium 'Lollypop'
Chinese Lilac
Syringa x chinensis
Kelsey Flowering Crab
Malus 'Kelsey'
Hemispherical Scale
Saissetia coffeae
Siskiyou Pink Gaura
Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Galahad Mockorange
Philadelphus 'Galahad'
Crimson Frost Birch
Betula 'Crimson Frost'
Winterburn On Evergreens
Damage From Sun And Wind
Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
Northern Gold Forsythia
Forsythia 'Northern Gold'
Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Rabbit Damage
The Voracious Tree-Eating Bunny
Siberian Hyacinth
Bergenia cordifolia
Taunton Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Tauntonii'
Ussurian Pear
Pyrus ussuriensis
Sunscald On Trees
Splitting Trunks And Killing Bark
Arctic Phlox
Phlox borealis
Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
Amur Chokecherry
Prunus maackii
Purple Broom
Cytisus purpureus
Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Woodpecker Damage
When Woody Comes A’Knocking
Heritage River Birch
Betula nigra 'Heritage'
Dart's Gold Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
Sombrero Way Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Sombrero Way'
Winter Mechanical Damage To Trees
Death By Snow Plow
Swiss Stone Pine
Pinus cembra
Double Flowering Plum
Prunus triloba 'Multiplex'
Honey Gold Peony
Paeonia 'Honey Gold'
Korean Mountain Ash
Sorbus alnifolia
Mango Tango Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Tango'
Orange Meadowbrite Coneflower
Echinacea 'Art's Pride'
Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennis
Princess Kay Flowering Plum
Prunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’
Magic Carpet Spirea
Spiraea x bumalda ‘Magic Carpet’
Roy Davidson Lungwort
Pulmonaria ‘Roy Davidson’
Weeding The Garden
Do A Little Now Or A Lot Later!
Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Winnipeg Parks Rose
Rosa ‘Winnipeg Parks’
Polish Spirit Clematis
Clematis ‘Polish Spirit’
Spittle Bugs
A Disgusting Nuisance But Not Much Else
Mancana Manchurian Ash
Fraxinus mandshurica ‘Mancana’
Carmine Jewel Cherry
Prunus ‘Carmine Jewel’
Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Nipple Leaf Galls
Unsightly Yes, But Are They Harmful?
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Tango Weigela
Weigela florida 'Tango'
Viette's Little Suzy Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy'
Leaf Scorch
Unraveling The Mystery Of The Brown Edges
Honeycrisp Apple
Malus ‘Honeycrisp’
Minnesota 78 Grape
Vitis ‘Minnesota 78’
Crown Of Rays Goldenrod
Solidago ‘Crown Of Rays’
Angelique Tulip
Tulipa ‘Angelique’
Autumn Gold Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’
Rose Glow Barberry
Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’
Purple Dome Aster
Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’
Rust In The Lawn
Puccinia graminis
Common Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Dakota Pinnacle Birch
Betula platyphylla ‘Dakota Pinnacle’
Brise d'Anjou Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium caeruleum ‘Brise d'Anjou’
Apple Scab
Venturia inaequalis
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
Gold Standard Hosta
Hosta ‘Gold Standard’
Powdery Mildew
Bane Of The Frustrated Gardener
Holmstrup Cedar (Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’
Miss Kim Lilac
Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’
Nodding Onion
Allium cernuum
Muckle Plum
Prunus x nigrella ‘Muckle’
Evans Cherry
Prunus ‘Evans’
Biokovo Cranesbill
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Transplanting Rootbound Plants
Simple To Fix Now, Trouble Later
Tricolor Willow
Salix integra ‘Albomaculata’
Understanding Chlorosis
When The Wrong Soil Can Be Deadly
White Fringetree
Chionanthus virginicus
Matrona Stonecrop
Sedum ‘Matrona’
Accolade Elm
Ulmus ‘Accolade’
Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
Major's Gold Ash
Fraxinus nigra "Major's Gold"
Autumn Magic Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
Elizabeth Magnolia
Magnolia 'Elizabeth'
An Act Of Provenance
The Importance Of Seed Source To Hardiness
Asian Influences In Our Northern Gardens
Eastern Origins Of Common Landscape Plants
5 Ways To Perk Up The November Landscape
Suggestions Homeowners Can Use Today!
Bring Your Soil Back To Life - Organically!
Soil Rehabilitation Advice For Homeowners
Planting Revenge On Your Neighbors
Plants You'll Want To Keep Out Of Your Yard
Are Your Trees Ready For Winter?
All-Season Maintenance For Northern Homeowners
New And Enduring Plants For Northern Landscapes
New Developments From The University Of Minnesota
Using Hostas In Landscape Applications
Meet The New Elite Designer Plant
Mums The Word This Fall
A Chrysanthemum Craze Is Sweeping The North!
My Best Friend Is A Nut
Hardy Nuts For Northern Homeowners
Enhancing The Autumn Landscape
Trees And Shrubs For Fabulous Fall Color
Conquering Zone Envy
A 5-Step Recovery Program For Northerners
Facing Down Your Landscape
How To Design With Facer Plants
Containing Your Enthusiasm
How To Use Containers In Your Landscape
The Wonderful World Of Hydrangeas
A Midsummer Bloomer For Northern Landscapes
Mosquito Control For Homeowners
Goodbye To Bites And The Threat Of West Nile
Heirloom Plants Are Here To Stay
Unique Plants From The Past For The Future
A Thousand Lilies For Every Landscape
Reporting From The "World Lily Capital"
Horticultural Awareness The Minnesota Way
The University Of Minnesota Story
Build Your Own Raised Island Planter - Part 1
A "How-To" Guide For Home Landscapers
Build Your Own Raised Island Planter - Part 2
A "How-To" Guide For Home Landscapers
Sieze The Holiday!
Outdoor Entertaining Tips For The Long Weekend
All The Colors Of The Iris Rainbow
A Story About The Lovely Iris
Creating The Functional Landscape
Making Your Landscape Work For You
The Amazing World Of Pansies
An Expert's Guide To This Most Versatile Perennial
Digging The $100 Hole
The Right Way To Plant A Tree
A Cut Above The Rest
Spring Pruning Tips For Homeowners
The Juniper Stands Alone
Spreading Junipers Make Great Accent Plants, Too!
It's OK To Sucker - Sometimes!
The Beneficial Side Of Suckering Plants
Showy Spring Shrubs For The North
Hardy And Beautiful, Too!
Wine And Moonlight In The Gardens
Appreciating Night Gardens By The Light Of The Moo
When Lawns Attack
Keeping Grass Out Of Gardens
2005 - Year Of The Melon
Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honeydew And More!
A Bird In The Hand…
How To Get Wild Birds To Eat From Your Hand
Getting Off The Beaten Path
Walkways, Sidewalks And Pathways For Your Yard
Southern Advice For Northern Realities?
Northern Landscaping Myths Debunked
Where Gardening And Landscaping Meet
Are You A Landscaper Or A Gardener?
Top 10 Wish List Of A Northern Gardener
Driving The Next Wave Of Plant Developments
Lemon Or Lime? Understanding Soil pH
Something Every Northern Homeowner Needs To Know
Four Seasons Of Form
The Landscape Design Attribute Of Shape
Making the Most of Your Growing Season
How To Extend The Performance Of Your Landscape
The Makings Of A Northscaper
Creating Beautiful And Functional Landscapes
Understanding Winter Hardiness
What It Means To Be Hardy
The Greening Of Minnesota
Exploring The Wonderful Minnesota Green Program
Community, Conservation And Leadership In Saskatoon
The Meewasin Valley Success Story
Multigenerational Destination Parks
Paving The Way For Fun And Fitness
Thirty Years Of Community Forestry
The Tree City USA Story
Prep Your Mower For A Long Winter's Nap
Fall Care Tips For Homeowners
The Hazards Of Old Man Winter
Knowledge Equals Protection For Your Yard
Dealing With Winter Stress On Your Lawn
Fall Preparations For Success In The Yard
Fall Fun For The Whole Family
Activities And Crafts For The Autumn Season
All About Apples
A Poster Child For The Harvest Season
Unusual Fall Preserves
Turning Showy Ornamentals Into Fabulous Foods
Bountiful Landscapes
Ideas For Edible Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens
A Perspective On Rocky Mountain Horticulture
International Peace Garden
Like No Other Place On Earth
Dawes Arboretum
A Museum Without Walls
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Endless Possibilities For Northern Gardeners
Walking In The Gardens Of The Masters
Why Botanical Gardens And Arboreta Are Important
Creating The Daylilies Of Tomorrow
A Daylily Hybridizer's Story
The Remarkable Dr. Niels Hansen
South Dakota's Great Plant Pioneer
Taking A New Cultivar To The Market
A Plant Developer's Story
Celebrating The Great Plant Pioneers
The Origin Of Plant Varieties And Cultivars
Prime Perennial Picks For Color
Color Solutions For Northern Gardens
Spectacular Trees And Shrubs For Color
A Plant For Every Landscape
Using Color In The Garden
Fundamentals For Northern Landscapers
Creating Your Personal Color Story
A Lesson In The Application Of Color
The Basics Of Color
Understanding A Primary Landscape Design Attribute
Mums, Lilies And Monardas, Oh Boy!
Exciting New Developments In Perennials
New Plant Varieties - More Than Meets The Eye
Breeding Plants to be Hardier and Healthier
Front Yard Accent Plants In The Landscape
Everything You Need To Know For Success
Cutting To The Quick
The Basics Of Vegetative Propagation
Seed Starting For Short Seasons
Indoor Germination Tips For Success
The Makings Of Tomato Magic
Techniques For Starting Tomatoes From Seed
Sowing The Seeds Of Success
A Primer For Starting Seeds Indoors
Common Planning "Faux Pas" With Trees
Avoid These Pitfalls In Your Landscape Design
The Right Tool For The Right Job
What You Need To Design Your Landscape
Project Planning For Success
The First Step To A Good Landscape Plan
Planning To Eliminate Guesswork
Understanding The Landscape Design Process
Winter Color Through Architectural Elements
Optimizing The Winter Landscape
Berried In The Snow
Colorful Fruit In The Winter Landscape
Barking Up The Right Tree
Colorful Bark For The Winter Landscape
Evergreens - The Perfect Winter Backdrop
Designing Landscapes For Winter Color
Preparing To Design Your Landscape
A Profile Of You And Your Family
The Active Winter Gardener
A Time For Planning Ahead
Growing Azaleas And Rhododendrons In The North
A Challenge, Yes, But Worth Every Effort
Fragrant Shrubs For Northern Yards
Inviting Scent And Fragrance Into Your Landscape
Understanding Groundcovers
How To Cover Large Spaces With Plants
The Art And Craft Of Moon Gardens
Creating Magic And Mystery Under The Moonlight
Wines And Vines In Cold Climates
Squeezing Results From Northern Grapes
Hardy Roses For Northern Gardens
A Selection Beyond Imagination
Vegetables - The Fresher, The Better
Enjoy Homegrown Veggies From Your Garden
Exploring Foundation Gardens
Critical Plantings For Effective Landscapes
Fundamentals Of Chinook Gardening
Tips For Success In Chinook Climates
Communities In Bloom 2005 Awards
Celebrating The Beautification Of Canada
Tropical-Looking Plants For Northern Landscapes
5 "Must-Haves" For The Creative Designer
The Magic Of Variegation
Interest Through Enduring Colors
Double-Duty Outdoor Spaces For Kids
Creative Solutions For Multipurpose Yards
Coping With Death In The Landscape
The Cycle Of Life In Your Garden
The Noble Art Of Composting
A Gift To Yourself, Your Garden And Your Planet
Spring Into Style
Seasonal Entertaining Tips For Today's Homeowners
Mad About Mulch
The Northern Gardener's Secret Weapon Revealed
The Amazing Versatility Of Containers
Portable Solutions For Outdoor Living Challenges
The Magnificent Flowering Giants Of The North
Ornamental Crab Apples For Your Yard
Learning About Learning Gardens
Creating An Experience For The Human Soul
Landscaping The North Side Of A House
Taking Gardening To The Dark Side
Rockin' Outdoor Dining Areas
Three Keys To Effective Entertaining Spaces
Tiers Of Joy
Balancing Plant Heights In Garden Design
How To Install A Brick Garden Border - Part I
The Edging Of Choice For Elite Gardens
How To Install A Brick Garden Border - Part II
The Edging Of Choice For Elite Gardens
Lawn Burn Caused By Dog Urine
How To Deal With It
First Year Tree And Shrub Care
For A Healthy Start To A Long And Happy Life
Rare Plants For Northern Yards And Gardens
Showstoppers Sure To Keep Them Guessing!
Invasion Of The Lily Beetles
Controlling The ‘Red Menace’
Planting Underneath Mature Trees
A Story Of Drought, Shade And Roots Galore
The Formidable Technique Of Virtual Walls
Mastering A Trick Of The Designer Pros
Fall And Winter Greens, Reds And More
There's Always Room In The Garden
Never Hug A Barberry
Exposing The Thorny, Spiny Truth
Getting Tender Plants Through Winter
Exploring The Science Behind Winter Protection
Competition In The Garden
Exploring The Relationships Between Plants
Elaborate Landscapes You'll Probably Never Have
But There's Much To Be Learned From Them
Many Shades Of Green
The Fundamental Color Of Garden Design
Stone Pathway Filler Plant Basics
It's What's In Between That Counts
A Lifetime Of Endless Summers
Special Hydrangea Care Tips For Northerners
Hardy Trees For The Northern Plains
Promising New Releases From NDSU
A Hummingbird Haven In Your Back Yard
The Essentials For Northern Gardeners
Amazing Grapes - Part 1
Growing Grapes In A Northern Climate
Amazing Grapes - Part 2
Hardy Varieties For Northern Gardens
Invasive Root Systems
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know
Building A Hedge - Part 1
A Primer On The Basics Of Hedging
Building A Hedge - Part 2
Designing And Installing Your Hedge
Seeking The “Out-Of Zone” Experience
Tips For Gardeners Who Push The Limits
How To Prune Your Shrubs
Easy Pruning Techniques For Success
Making Sense Of Botanical Plant Names
Good Reasons For An Unreasonable System
Using Boulders In The Residential Landscape
Timeless Accents Of Rock And Stone
Designing With Vines And Climbers - Part 1
Taking Gardening To The Vertical
Designing With Vines And Climbers - Part 2
Hardy Vines For The North
On Hardiness And Mesoclimates
Separating Myths From Facts
Inspirational Corners
Secrets To Creating A Personal Sanctuary
The Art And Science Of Moving Plants
It's Possible, But It Ain't Always Easy!
Holiday Tree Basics
Artificial Or Fresh Cut - For A Happy Season
A Christmas Tree For The Ages
And The Emergence Of The Holiday Garden Center
A Gardener's Holiday Journal
What's A Gardener To Do With December?
Community Gardening In Action
Community Volunteerism The Winnipeg Way
Gardens That Build Communities
Realizing The Benefits Of Community Green Spaces
In Praise Of Community Stewardship
Transforming The North One Neighborhood At A Time
The Power Colors Of Autumn
A Personal Journal Entry For October
A Touch Of Frost
Why Winter Preparation Begins In Autumn
Harvesting The Mythologies Of Our Ancestors
The Harvest Deities Of Earth's Great Civilizations
Finding Religion In The Garden Of Life
Harvesting Beliefs For A Deeper Meaning
Catalog Shopping And The January Gardener
The New Seed Catalogs Are Here!
Setting The Seeds Of Tomorrow
Lessons On Cleanup, Students And Community
Traditions Of The Harvest
A Reflection Of Past, Present And Future
Emerging Philosophies In Garden Design
Recreating Nature And Finding Solace
Off With Their Heads!
Deadheading The Gardens Of August
Survival Of The Fittest
But Not Necessarily The Wettest
Enduring Gardens Of The Public Realm
A Northscaper's Perspective
A Sale Is Not Necessarily A Bargain
Making The Most Of Mid-Summer Plant Sales
Dragonflies Yes... Mosquitoes No!
My Controlling Vote Has Been Cast
On Horticultural Freedom And A Brave New World
The Developers That Built Our Gardens
A Pink Rose Would Still Smell As Sweet
Fragrant Gardens And The Color Pink
Like Moths To A Flame
Pink Charms The Butterflies And Moths
Bring On The Hummingbirds!
Make It Pink And Start The Parade
Go Ahead, Make Me Blush!
Introducing Pink, Northscaping's Color Of 2005
Cottage Gardening For The Cottage
Don't Forget To Landscape Your Summer Retreat!
To Lawn Or Not To Lawn…
Now That Is A Great Question!
The Flower That Saved A Nation
Gaining A New Respect For The Venerable Tulip
Shopping Guide For The May Gardener
Because Christmas Only Comes Twice A Year
A Spring High In The Mile City
The Wandering Gardener Returns From Denver
Willows And Cats On The Way To Denver
Ramblings Of A Gardener With Spring Fever
Performing The Rites Of Spring
Cleaning The Early Gardens After A Long Winter
Landscape Planning Mistakes
A Landscape Doctor's Humorous Diagnosis
In Search Of Winter Interest
Finding Color In The Winter Landscape Scene
Out Of Winter Come New Beginnings
Taking Advantage Of A Midwinter's Day
When Warm Winters Spell Trouble
Keeping An Eye On Your Trees And Wildlife
Small Water Garden Basics
The Pleasures Of Water For Those Without The Space
The Seedy Side Of Gardening
On Seed Exchanges, Cannabis And Martha Stewart
Let The Garden Games Begin!
Passing The Torch To The Gardeners
The Landscape Architect's Asian Living Guide
Exploring The Style Of Japanese Gardens
Asian Landscapes Simplified
Bringing Home The Asian Living Style
Creating An Authentic Japanese Garden
But Made In North America, Eh?
10 Essential Fall Yard Care Tips
Preparing Northern Yards And Gardens For Winter
10 Helpful Tips For Spring Planting
Giving Your Garden A Running Start
Planting Bulbs This Weekend?
Ten Q&A Tips For Guaranteed Success
5 Tips For Starting A Community Garden Project
Advice To Consider Before You Get Underway
6 Tips For Yard & Garden Tool Maintenance
Fall Cleaning For The Tools Of Your Trade
Winter Care Tips For Your Roses
What To Do And What Not To Do
10 Tips For Starting Seeds Indoors
Germination Basics For Northern Gardeners
6 Faux-Pas And Fixes For Outdoor Home Staging
Real-World Advice To Help You Sell Your Home
8 Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Gardens
Preparations For A Great Summer Ahead
How To Install A New Lawn From Seed
A Stepwise Guide To Healthy Turf Grass
10 Tips For Minimizing Transplant Shock
Secrets To Successful Transplanting