One of my students posed the question, “Why does tradition suggest that we should plant our seed potatoes on Good Friday?” Yes, my student stumped me and motivated me to research the origins of this advice. The answer lies in the global[...]
Section: Home & Garden
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Prairie Fare: Try these tips to spring-clean your kitchen
We tend to hang onto things in our family — all of us, except, perhaps, our son. If I give him things, I’ll later find out he sold the items. I recently offered him a chair — one we bought him when[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Water you growing?
Last summer I had an amazing opportunity to attend the National Urban Extension Leadership conference in Nashville, Tennessee. During the conference, I listened to a group talk about how they hydroponically grew lettuce in a gallon jug. Immediately, I thought this was[...]
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Dakota Gardener: The year of milkweed
Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses plants of the year. I always look forward to which plants they pick and learning more about each plant. This year among the chosen is Asclepias or milkweed. The genus name is derived from[...]
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Peace Garden prep work readies the grounds for spring planting
Spring is bringing new life to the International Peace Garden, where staff are preparing for a vibrant season of planting and volunteer events. Annuals grown at Saddler’s Greenhouse will arrive in late May, just in time for volunteer planting days on June[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Give salvia a try
Every year, I plant something different in my containers in the front of my house, trying to find that perfect plant. Maybe it’s because I don’t keep notes and can’t remember what I planted, but we won’t get into that. I want[...]
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Dakota Gardener: New vegetable varieties with amazing flavors
This is a great time to be a gardener. The temperatures are getting warmer and the days are getting longer. Spring is coming! Many of us will be planting a garden soon. The good news is there are lots of new varieties[...]
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Williston Invests in Homeowners with Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Keeping a home in good shape isn’t just about comfort—it’s about maintaining the character and stability of a community. Williston’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program, backed by $2 million from Gate City Bank, offers affordable financing to help homeowners make crucial repairs and upgrades.[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Finding winter sanctuary in the Como Conservatory
As a gardener, I have had it with this frigid winter. I long to experience lush greenery but it is too early to start my flower seeds. Booking a flight to Florida isn’t in the budget. However, a long weekend in St.[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Brightening up the winter days
It’s official…the winter blues have hit me hard this year. As a native Texan, I never fare well with the winter but usually manage ok until March. If you are in the same boat as me, then a houseplant, or two, or[...]
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Dakota Gardener: How to keep your green thumb busy in the winter
Groundhog Day was Feb. 2 and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means another six weeks of winter. I don’t know about you, but this isn’t a shock for me. Most North Dakotans come to expect this prediction. As gardeners in the[...]
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Co-Living Provides Community, Not Just Housing
Noah Tang’s journey from recent divorce to practical solution reveals an approach to the housing crisis that is often overlooked. Living alone in a spacious Victorian house, he transformed his spare rooms into affordable rentals for students and interns. This arrangement not[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Cut flower care
Valentine’s Day, I think, has great timing. The colorful displays of candy, cards and of course, cut flowers provide much-needed color for our eyes. It is the cut flowers that really catch my eye and it’s hard to resist bringing some home.[...]
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We Need To Crash the Market for Entry-Level Homes
Housing prices are spiraling, and America’s housing crisis is only deepening. The solution might seem like adding massive blocks of new developments, but big doesn’t always mean fast or efficient. Instead, imagine a world where every neighborhood chips in, turning spare bedrooms[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Great zinnias for the Dakotas
Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas. They are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer. Every year I work with over 300 gardeners to test promising varieties. Our team loves[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Hurry up and wait
Have you started planning your garden for this year? I’ve already seen the ads on social media, and the hardware store has their spring bulbs for sale. Seems a bit early to me, but we should be optimistic. Spring will get here.[...]