Smart Salting for Native Plantings
In the thick of Minnesota midwinter, dealing with snow is a way of life. Clearing snow and ice from roads and sidewalks helps us get around safely. Many of us… Read More →
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Fall: A Great Time for Native Planting
Cooler mornings, yellow-tinged leaves—the first signs of fall are in the air. As summer’s blooms begin to wane and the warm hues of goldenrods and grasses take their place, it… Read More →
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Snags: The Life-Affirming Role of Dead Trees
Environmental educator Nick Voss ponders snags and life. (Photo: Nick Voss) As winter becomes a not-so-distant memory, gardeners, greenhouses, and landscapers are thrilled to return to a celebration of life.… Read More →
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Evolution of a Yard: Conventional Turf to All Native Plants
For Dana Boyle, a Twin Cities metro resident, a Lawns to Legumes grant was part of a yard transformation which had been percolating over several years, and which she writes… Read More →
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How Blue Thumb Partnership Works The Blue Thumb Partnership is a state-wide network of clean water and native plant stewards creating change to bridge the gap between knowledge and action by offering resources and programs to Minnesotans. Blue Thumb Partners include local governmental units, non-profit organizations, and private companies all working toward the same goals. The Blue Thumb Partnership supports…