Winter Gardening

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Gifts for Gardeners

Tools (and more) guaranteed to delight any green thumb

By Bonnie Blodgett

Beyond Bleak

Autumn is the time to transform your garden into a lively winter landscape

By Bonnie Blodgett

Ever-Versatile Evergreens

There’s more to conifers than year-round color

By Bonnie Blodgett

Inside Out

Once a staple of the living room, fireplaces are moving outside to create a hot trend in backyard entertaining

By Suzy Feine

Sentimental Favorites

From PeeGee to ‘Pinky Winky’, versatile hydrangeas have it all

By Bonnie Blodgett

midwest home 2009 homebook

Lighting, windows, outdoor living, and so much more…

Midwest Home’s seventh annual HomeBook has all the home resources you can imagine, right in one place.

buyer's guide

Contact information for people, places and things mentioned in our magazine.

Poll Results

I have a compost pile.

Yes, and I recomment it. – 45%

Yes, but I'm not sure it's worth the work & space. – 15%

No, but I've been meaning to start one. – 21%

No, it doesn't seem worth it. – 18%

 

garden tips

Every month we’ll give you a little direction on what needs to be planted, pulled or paid a little attention.


Tips courtesy of the MNLA and:

Minnesota Landscaping

Minnesota Landscaping 2008

The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association announces its Honor and Certificate of Merit Award winners for 2008. See pictures of winning projects, and pick up tips for a landscaping project of your own.

 

Step-by-Step Guide

Arranging Winter Florals

Learn what to find, use, and arrange to make your winter florals come to life.

Your Outdoor Pic

Take a picture of your garden, landscaping, or any part of your yard and email it to Midwest Home: online_editor@midwesthomemag.com

This could be your picture next month!

Event Poll

When attending home and garden-related events, I...

am looking for inspiration & advice.
usually have a specific project in mind.
am searching for someone to do the work for me.
All of the above.
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