Bees get the buzz, as well they should, as the ultimate pollinator. But there are others, lots in fact. What or who are they and what are the best plants to bring those pollinators into your garden space and keep them coming? That's on today's Garden Bite. Plus a plant list on my website, gardenbite.com. 

Want to garden but have a small space? Not a problem. Gardening in small spaces requires you to maximize the space you have and keep potential problems under control. The challenges and nuances to small space gardening on today's episode! 

I talked about soil and rain barrels and composting last week. But what about organic matters? What is it? Does it matter? How much organic matter matters? Can it be too much? Learn more on today's episode! 

As we get ready to garden, tool prep is an easy chore to do and will make your garden life much easier! Learn the how-to's of simple care. And how to prune out damaged branches. 

There are so many reasons to add a rain barrel to your gardening tool belt, so to speak. Earth friendly and will save you money. Home compost bins are another must have. 

There are plenty of perennials more amiable than others. In our busy lives, it's nice to know of some perennials that "mostly" take care of themselves. Living in climate zone 4, there are a lot of choices!

As we turn to our landscapes, how do you start a new lawn? I talked with Gertens Lawn Guru, Tom Jameson, who has 30 years of experience perfecting seed combinations and protocols. Right seed and irrigation are priorities! 

Just over a week ago the temperature in southern MN got up to 83 degrees! Zone 4! One year ago on this date we had 8 inches of snow! BUT, according to Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota professor emeritus and meteorologist, we can expect new normals in the last spring frost date for Minnesota. 

Raspberries are an easy fruit crop to grow. But you can savor more of your fruit and make harvesting easier by how you plant and trellising. I read an article from the the University of Minnesota Ext. and wanted to share it with you! That's on today's Garden Bite. Check out my website for pictures, links and more. 

In today's more eco aware society, some are trying to find ways to do their part and still have a "lawn". Eco-grass is a great option. You can let it be and it flops over in a most fashionable way... or you can mow it occasionally and save on gas, chemicals and time. Learn more on today's Garden Bite. Go to my website for pictures and more.