Ben Pifher/MDN Dinnah Mogaka, a member of the gardening community, stands next to her family’s plots at Rainbow Gardens. For those who are interested in gardening but do not have a place to do so, the Rainbow Gardens Association has land available for use through a rental program managed by the Minot Public Library. Deb…
Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang in my ears, and, despite my best efforts, a sunburn was developing on the back of my neck. I was in heaven. Over the course of the day, I planted my summer haul of annuals (a riot of…
Salvia plants in the authorâs garden are appreciated by humans, but the aroma is not attractive to deer and other herbivores. PHOTO BY MARI LANE GEWECKE Mari Lane Gewecke COURTESY PHOTO BY NIKKI MOORE For most of us, resistance to predation by wildlife must be considered when choosing new plants for the landscape. Deer, rabbits…
A lot of people find joy in watching a garden grow, but only a handful have a desire to get their hands dirty. This list of the best gifts for gardeners is for the latter. Ya know, the green-thumbed folks who would rather spend their downtime digging, weeding and planting than doing, well, literally anything…
As land becomes more urbanized and shrinking lot sizes limit outdoor space, growing a garden may feel like an out-of-reach fantasy to many people. Urban and suburban dwellers need not despair, however. Just because you donât have a sprawling yard or a huge field doesnât mean you canât raise your own produce. By harnessing the…
If you’re a keen gardener, you’ve probably got a few pairs of the best gardening gloves for different tasks. When dealing with seeds or small transplants, you’ll want something thin and lightweight to handle delicate small items, or you may prefer to go au naturale. Whereas, when it comes to heavier work, such as landscaping,…
Mother’s Day has been celebrated long before Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in one form or another. Art in early cultures of Asia, Europe and the Middle East recognized that women were the source of life and fertility. Somewhere along the path of history, patriarchies became en vogue and here we are today trying to recognize…
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this yearâs highly acclaimed Colorado Springs Garden Tour. By popular demand, this yearâs tour returns to the Patty Jewett neighborhood (last toured in 2017) and includes the nearby Bonnyville neighborhood. Both have easy proximity to downtown Colorado Springs. In fact, most of the garden tour can be…
