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Mary Schier

Mary Schier edits Northern Gardener magazine and blogs at www.mynortherngarden.com.
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Free Trees (in Northfield Patch)

Master Gardeners will be distributing free trees at several locations around Rice County on Friday. With good weather finally coming, now's a great time to plant a tree.

Group Therapy for Gloomy Gardeners (in Northfield Patch)

This week's spring storm dumped a pile of snow and a bad mood on Northfield gardeners. Time for some group therapy with two garden talks at the public library.

Environment

Garden Magic at Rice County Hort Day (in Northfield Patch)

Spring is almost here, so gear up for it at the annual Rice County Master Gardeners Horticulture Day. Hear talks about peonies, roses, fairy gardening and trends for 2013.

Food

Hanging Tomatoes to Extend the Vegetable Season

To harvest more tomatoes, try pulling your plants and hanging them upside down.

Environment

Are You Ready for Frost? (in Northfield Patch)

Oh, no! The "F" word is in the forecast. Northfield may get frost on Saturday night.

Food

It's Raspberry Picking Time! (in Northfield Patch)

Do you have an abundance of berries? Try these tips for picking and processing them.

Patch's House & Home

Hot Spots on the Northfield Garden Tour (in Northfield Patch)

It was a hot weekend, but that did not stop hardy Northfield gardeners from touring some of the area's prettiest gardens.

Environment

Martagon Lilies: Upside Down and Under Appreciated

Rock-solid hardy in northern climates, Martagon lilies make a colorful addition to shade gardens.

Environment

Be a Savvy Plant Shopper (in Northfield Patch)

Looking for great plants at a good price, here are some tips for shopping plant sales.

Hobbies

Beyond Hosta: Gardening in the Shade (in Northfield Patch)

Little trees grow up, and eventually, most gardeners end up with shade. What are your favorite shade plants?

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