About Me!

Well, some friends have asked me to chronicle my fun in the dirt!  I’m a fortysomething mom of three, and in my spare time, I like to raise organic vegetables, grow native perennials and old-fashioned favorites, traipse around the local trails, and hunt and identify wildflowers. 

During the long winter months, (and believe me, they are long in Minnesota) I dream about next spring’s projects, read everything in sight, and knit up a storm. 

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  • 1. Anpan Mom  |  November 5, 2007 at 9:43 pm

    Love the pictures! Is that a pumpkin in the composter? I’m sort of guessing you’re not growing them in there…

  • 2. minnesotagardener  |  November 5, 2007 at 11:19 pm

    Yes, it’s a pumpkin! I think there are six big ones in there–I broke them apart once they started to decompose a bit. It’s not unusual to get one growing in the compost though, in the spring, when the seeds sprout.

  • 3. Pam  |  December 13, 2007 at 8:06 am

    Hey I really enjoyed reading through all the information and the pictures are INCREDIBLE! It is amazing how you find the time to do all of this! Keep up the good work!

  • 4. jim freschi  |  April 5, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Hi, enjoying your website.

    I found it because I’m doing some research on landscaping with native plants. I’ve got a small front yard in St. Paul and I would really like to beautify it this year.

    -Jim

  • 5. minnesotagardener  |  April 5, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Hi Jim – any idea what sort of plants you’re looking to put in, yet? It’s nice to go through neighborhoods and see a lot of the yards redone in native plants or edible gardens.

  • 6. SK  |  April 12, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Hello
    Enjoying your posts! I’ve been busy starting native wildflower seeds indoors as I just could not wait for better weather.
    Regards
    SK

  • 7. minnesotagardener  |  April 13, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    Good luck, SK. It’s a longer wait with the native perennials, but the end result is so worth it!

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