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Native Plant Month raises new questions in a changing climate

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu 'Silver Queen' silver maple April is Native Plant Month in the United States, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the plants that have evolved over thousands of years in our specific regions. These plants provide important habitat for...

Native plant communities help you better understand your woods

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu What is a native plant community? Native plant communities are groups of plants that tend to grow together under similar conditions and resemble landscapes that existed before European settlement. Scientists classify these communities...

Native plants support wildlife and sustainability in Minnesota gardens

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Echinacea may reseed and produce young plants that usually wait to bloom till their second year. Native plants have naturally evolved in a specific region over thousands of years. They are well-adapted to the local climate and soil...

Native grasses for great fall color

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Here’s a look at some ornamental grasses that are good selections for putting on a show in your garden in the fall. Prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis The golden yellow fall color of prairie dropseed makes it a standout in a...

The benefits of planting native species

Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it's easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not...

First weekly vegetable update of 2021! 5/13

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Summer is here, and so begin weekly vegetable updates. In this series I'll provide an overview of things we're seeing in the field, a crop report, and issues to anticipate in the coming week. If you're seeing interesting things in your...

Ask Extension: Where can I buy native plants?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Prairie smoke Native plants are a great addition to any landscape. They are adaptable, provide a wide diversity of color, bloom time, form and texture. And they benefit important pollinators and other insects and animals. As in all...

Native grasses book now available free online

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Indiangrass is one of many native grasses pictured in the new free ebook. Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates is now available through the University of Minnesota’s Press Books. With help and guidance from University of...