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Tiered Planters Available from the Northern Gardener Store
A new concept in home gardening is now available in the Northern Gardener Store. Grow more plants per square foot than a conventional garden. Made of western red cedar this planter is maintenance free and no tools are necessary. Planter comes in three, five and seven tiers. Call for more information - 651-643-3601 x 201.
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The January/February issue of Northern Gardener Magazine is now available.
A Native Garden
Former Northern Gardener editor Lynn Steiner has written several books on gardening with native plants. Visit Lynn's garden and discover how she blends creative design with native plants to create a stunning landscape.
What's Under Your Plants?
Let's get past mulch and consider the groundcovers and low-lying plants that will take your landscape from blah to breath-taking.
Curbside Gardens
More and more northern gardeners, especially urban gardeners with limited space, are taking their plants right to the street and designing delightful curbside gardens. We show you examples of great curbside gardens and offer tips on how to extend your landscape.
Plus...
What's next with Japanese beetles?
How to choose and install permeable paths
Thinking about color in the garden
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Book of the Month from the Northern Gardener Store
2012 Minnesota Gardening Calendar
Published by the University of Minnesota Extension
$14.99
Beautiful photos, timely gardening tips, frost free & hardiness zone maps, and a conservation of wild bees feature.
Call to order: 651-643-3601 / 1-800-676-6747 or stop by the store
2705 Lincoln Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
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Have Gardening Questions?
Check out the University of Minnesota Extension's source of reliable, local information published on the web. Click here to learn about growing plants indoors, in flower or vegetable gardens, and in landscapes.
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Gardening Tip
Wash dust off the leaves of houseplants to allow maximum light for photosynthesis. Use a damp cloth or set them in the sink and spray them off. Larger plants can be sprayed off in the shower.
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MSHS & Planet Green
MSHS is participating in a recycling program, Planet Green, that recycles used inkjet cartridges and cell phones. Drop off your items during regular business hours. Commit to improving the environment
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Gardening Tip
Provide supplemental humidity for houseplants in the dry winter months. Set houseplants on a tray of pebbles with water. Do not set the pots directly in water.
Click here for the University of Minnesota Extension's humidity requirements for houseplants.
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Sponsor the Northern Gardener Enews!
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 MSHS' Spring at the InnA Sneak Peek at New Plants for 2012
*A Fundraiser for MSHS*
Thursday, March 29, 12 to 2 p.m.
Lake Elmo Event Center (Owned by the Lake Elmo Inn), 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo.
Join us for a memorable lunch at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, featuring a "Plant Fashion Show" where you'll see new plant introductions before they are in the garden centers this spring. Bailey Nursery will provide a variety of plants to spark your interest in this spring's new offerings. Belinda Jensen and Bobby Jensen from KARE 11 will join us as Masters of Ceremonies. Gift bags and door prizes, which will include the featured plants, will add to the fun.
$40 per person, $5 discount for MSHS members.
Reservations required: 651-643-3601 / 1-800-676-6747.
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 Educational Programs
Kitchen, Small Space, and Container Gardens
Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m. to noon
$20 members, $25 nonmembers
Location: MSHS Classroom
Join us for planning, designing and choosing seeds or plants for your garden. Get tips on tending plants and planting second crops and leave with a plan and free seeds. Learn more.
 Decoding Gardening Advice - Book Release and Reception
Thursday, February 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
$5 members, $7 nonmembers
Location: Bachman's Garden Center, 6010 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Join us for a meet the authors reception with beverages and a presentation based on this just released book, Decoding Gardening Advice: The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations by Jeff Gillman and Meleah Maynard. Learn more.
Ground Covers
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers
Location: MSHS Classroom
Learn about the variety of herbaceous, woody and evergreen ground covers that you can use to beautify your landscape while at the same time stabilizing soil to reduce soil and water runoff. Learn more.
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 Share Your Love of Gardening
Charitable gifts from individuals like you bring MSHS educational programs to the gardening community. Please join our growing honor roll of donors and make a gift above membership in any amount.
- Make your gift with your membership or subscription renewal
- Call 800-676-6747
- Become a sustaining donor
- Donate online
- Share the benefits that gardening offers.
Thank you for your support.
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 MSHS Travel Tour
Floriade - Gourmet Gardens of the Netherlands & BelgiumJune 12 - June 20, 2012
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Membership
 Northern Gardener level members and above: Take a break from winter and think spring when you take advantage of your free spring home & garden show tickets.
Pick up your two free tickets to both of the spring shows any time the shows are open at our MSHS ticket Will-Call booth located in the lobby at each show. You don't need to let us know which day you will be going, just bring your membership card with you and stop by.
Minnesota Home & Patio Show
February 16 - 19, 2012
St. Paul RiverCentre
Mpls. Spring Home & Garden Show
February 29 - March 4, 2012
Mpls. Convention Center
Northern Gardener magazine subscribers: Upgrade to a membership and receive your free tickets. You will also receive all of these additional benefits - discounts with over 130 garden centers & landscaping services, discounts on classes & purchases with us, use of our extensive lending library, discounted memberships with participating partners and a $25 merchandise credit from White Flower Farm mail order nursery AND we will add two additional months onto your membership for upgrading. Just give me a call and I'd be happy to help you over the phone.
Lisa Williams - Hardman
Membership Services Coordinator
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Volunteer
It's spring at MSHS
Get ready to dig in the dirt. Bulb packaging for the spring shows begins this month. All volunteers who package bulbs for MSHS will take home two bulbs with our compliments.
Join MSHS at the Spring Shows
Please mark your calendars - scheduling begins this month for the following events: 
- The Minnesota Home & Patio Show - Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 19 at the RiverCenter in St. Paul.
- The Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Show - Wednesday, February 29 through Sunday, March 4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Please check the volunteer schedules for available shifts or contact Diane Duvall at 651-643-3601 ext 208 or
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for more information.
Minnesota Home & Patio Show Volunteer Schedule
Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Show Volunteer Schedule
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 Front Door Decorating Contest Voting Deadline Extended
We have extended deadline to vote for your favorite decorated front door. Please visit the contest on our website and cast your vote by January 31st. It's quick and easy, and inspired. Take a look!
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 Give the Gift of Gardening
The MSHS' Garden-in-a-Box would make a great gift to the small space gardener. The box is broken down and bundled so that it is easy to carry or wrap. $75 for members and nonmembers. Purchase the box, soil and vegetables plants for $145, and the recipient can pick up the soil and plants in May at our office. Plus, they'll get a free class on Small Space Gardening when they pick up their kit on Garden-in-a-Box Pick Up Day in May.
For more information, contact Vicky at
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Updating Your Email Address with MSHS
If you would like to update your email address, email
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your name, previous email address, and your new email address.
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Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Northern Gardener Magazine
2705 Lincoln Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
651-643-3601 / 1-800-676-6747
Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tues.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m. to noon
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