July 30, 2022 Project Highlight: Pioneer Creek Park Native Plant Garden There are thousands of local parks all over Minnesota, many with amenities like ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and horseshoes. Parks are parks, right? Well, not so fast. Pioneer Park in Independence, Minnesota, is unique in that it is home to an outstanding native plant demonstration garden. How did that native plant garden come to… Read More
March 7, 2014 How to be a Knowledgeable Plant Shopper Before you know it, the snow will be melting and garden enthusiasts will be scurrying to get their gardens in full swing. The big box retailers all the way down to mom and pop nurseries are selling “prairie in a can” with a promise of truly amazing shows of color in a very short amount… Read More
