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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 l VOLUME 149 l NUMBER 1
Table of Contents 22
27
The Scholar’s Garden
Lavender Dreams
Science and lots of seeds create a stunning landscape. BY DIANE MCGANN
Don’t let our northern climate keep you from growing this soothing herb. BY RHONDA FLEMING HAYES
30 Let the Houseplants Out
This zone-pushing St. Paul gardener welcomes tender plants into the garden, too. BY GAIL BROWN HUDSON
IN EVERY ISSUE 2 Editor’s Note 8 MSHS News: Classes, calendar and more
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Pandemic Pivot
Garden centers and groups nurture an increase in stay-at-home gardeners. BY MARY LAHR SCHIER
38 Magnolia Menace
17 By Design: Dollar-wise design By Diane McGann
BY DON ENGEBRETSON
40 Here are seven reasons why you’re wrong about that. BY KATHY PURDY
15 Kitchen Garden: Parsley party By Samantha Johnson 16 Garden Solutions: Advice for beginners By Laura Schwarz
Observation, early treatment can reduce scale infestations.
Think You’re Out of Room?
14 Northern Natives: Spotted jewelweed By Beth Stetenfeld
18 DIY: Grow a low-light dish garden By Eric Johnson 20 Pollinators: Bird-butterfly connection By Rhonda Fleming Hayes 21 Plant to Pick: True North™ Kentucky coffeetree By Debbie Lonnee 44 Northern View: Hydrangea Obsession By Gail Brown Hudson
ABOUT THE COVER: Foliage plants fill Marcus Phelps-Munson’s St. Paul garden, including hostas and Golden Ruby® barberry, a non-invasive variety, and more. Photo by Gail Brown Hudson