September / October , 2006, Vol. 134, No. 5
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The seal of MSHS marks the 140th Anniversary of the
state’s oldest gardening organization. Northern Gardener
is the longest continuously published magazine in the
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21 Senior Gardeners Tell All!
Four veteran gardeners reveal their
secrets and explain their passion for
growing plants.
BY ERIKA JENSEN AND TERRY L. YOCKEY
26 A History of Helping Gardeners
For 140 years, MSHS has been
about sharing ideas and
experience.
BY FELICIA PARSONS
30 Grape Expectations
Cold-hardy varieties make
grapes a great addition to northern
landscapes.
BY DEE GOERGE
34 Orchid Obsession
Essential steps to growing orchids.
BY TOM KRISCHAN
38 Bulbs in a Minor Key
For harmony in a garden, minor bulbs strike an exciting
note.
BY MARY HENRY AND MARGARET PURCELL |
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In Every Issue
1 Seedlings: News and notes from the editor.
4 Cuttings: MSHS news and events, calendar,
classes, and more.
12 Perennial Favorites: Fall bloomers.
BY DON ENGEBRETSON
14 Northern Natives: Ironwood, American Hop
Hornbeam.
BY LYNN STEINER
16 Garden Basics: Mulch matters.
BY TERRY L. YOCKEY
18 Plant Health: Lace bugs.
BY KATHARINE D. WIDIN
19 Up North: Alliums for the far North.
BY STEFAN FEDIUK AND JIM KOHUT
20 Plant to Pick: American Basswood, American
Linden.
BY DEBBIE LONNEE
42 Gardener’s Market
45 And Sow Forth: The big picture.
BY JULIE B. SCOUTEN |
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