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Today I review a new book by Sarah Raven: A Year Full of Pots - Containers for all Seasons. It's a beautifully photographed wealth of information. You'll find more on my website gardenbite.com.
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Those of us gardening in the North have been itching to garden since Mother Nature has given us some outrageous warm temps. But, please don't scratch! Learn all the why nots on today's Garden Bite! And check out GardenBite.com for more!
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NASA did a study over 30 years ago giving houseplant lovers lots of excuses to buy more plants! That's good but the air-purifying qualities don't match up. So, what do plants DO? Find out on today's Garden Bite and check out my website for all the links more on why that study was debunked by those well above my pay grade! Let me know what you think.
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Winter seems to have come early in my zone 4 area of Minnesota! Should you rake the leaves? What about your perennials? Cut them back or not. There are advantages and disadvantages to these options. Find more on today's episode and be sure to check out my website GardenBite.com for pictures and more!
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There's a weird growth on my coneflowers? Oh no! What is it? On today's Garden Bite I share lots of information on what it could be and what it is. Check out my website for photos too.
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Teri is interviewed by Jeff Johnson of KYMN radio regarding closing her gardening show on radio and her 31 year career on the air at various radio stations around the country. Teri remains very much into gardening and will continue to share here various adventures! Check out her website too! Garden Bite
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In March of 2007 I started this 2 minute radio program after being approached by a local media distribution company. My background in radio and television along with becoming a Master Gardener in 2003 cemented my desire to create this show. I have loved producing a space for home gardeners who yearn to learn without feeling judged. Providing a fun, inclusive atmosphere and sharing my ânibbles of knowledge on all things in the gardenâ. Take a listen to today's show and see lots of photos and links! While I close THIS chapter, I will continue with my website, facebook and instagram pages and urge you to reach out to me through those channels and my email: [email protected]. I also intend on finishing and getting my first book published next year.
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On today's Garden Bite I share a little history of Arbor Day and discuss the importance of planting diversity in your landscape as well as sharing a great under utilized tree. Check it out!
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Trees and grass were never meant to live together... that's from my Arborist friend, Faith. Trees are in forests, they shade the typical grass. They are both wanting sun and water. Learn more about why they don't relate and how, if you must have grass, what types are best to grow around a tree on today's Garden Bite.
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You could say Benjamin Vogt "coined" the term Prairie Up. He's an author I've interviewed a few times for his passion to change the homeowner landscape. I share his message but in a more tempered way. I have been taking small chunks of my lawn away and planting gardens, skipping chemicals and more. Learn about it on today's Garden Bite.
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Check out my website, gardenbite.com, for the links and more information!Today I want to focus on a popular initiative that is getting a 2nd look. That is No Mow May. The idea of it was to assist pollinators by allowing early flowering, however, I recently received information from University of Minnesota Extension turfgrass educator, Jon Trappe, wherein he explains that the trend was first promoted by a research paper that has since been retracted!
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Tomorrow is Earth Day. Check out today's Garden Bite website for Green Ideas and consider how we have damaged our planet, how we are working to help it and also just how damn beautiful it is! Let's celebrate our Earth!
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I donât have a bog or a pond but I know folks who do! Today Iâm sharing some great ideas from my new favorite book, âA Northern Gardenerâs Guide to Native Plants and Pollinatorsâ. Bogs and ponds are unique. Follow today's Garden Bite for a lot more information and check out my website.
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Everyone I talk to is SO excited for gardening season this year. I love it! I spotted a beautiful verbena I plan to use in at least 1 container! âSparkling Amethystâ is a stunner. Sharing more fun plants for 2023 on today's Garden Bite.
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My local gardener friends are giddy. The 2022/23 winter was long but finally weâre on the other side with warm temperatures and drought conditions over, our local garden center flowers are on full display. Today I'm sharing some new annuals for 2023. Check them out on my website too.
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If you planted seeds indoors, youâre seeing sprouts now. Iâve got okra coming big time! Tomatoes, peppers and more. Now is the time to give them some extra attention. Today's Garden Bite is all about it. Check out my website for pics and more info.
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Trends can be fun. Trends can also be wolves in sheep's clothing. One of the latest trends plays on our desire to help pollinators. Bee hotels. While there is one good thing, they can help introduce kids to caring for our bees, they can also injure those said bees. I know, it seems like every time we try to do something good, research shows us to be more careful. Listen to my podcast and check out today's Garden Bite website to learn more.
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I shared about my favorite new book on Monday, âA Northern Gardenerâs Guide to Native Plants and Pollinatorsâ. Today I include some of their information on planting the âHell Stripâ also known as the boulevard. I've also planted many of the natives they talk about and share those photos on my website, Garden Bite.
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A look at some darling shrubs for containers on today's Garden Bite. These are zone 4 shrubs and a bonus zone 5 butterfly bush. Perfect for small space landscapes, you can plant them in containers, move them around or plant them in your landscape.
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Rain barrels can save about 1300 gallons of water a year for homeowners! Learn more and my journey of a frozen barrel on today's Garden Bite as well as a look at what I want to build for a compost bin!
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