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The Northern Gardener® Winter Bonus Issue is Almost Here

Members—it’s getting colder, but we’re coming in hot. To tide you over between print Winter and Spring magazines, look for the Winter Bonus Issue in your email on January 15. This digital-only supplement to your Northern Gardener® magazine subscription serves up three fun features:

Emmy® award-winning journalist and horticulturist Gail Brown Hudson shares developments in legislation around plastic horticulture pots and tips for using them less.
Starting seeds? White Bear Lake-based Michelle Bruhn recommends what to sow when and ways to extend the season—low tunnels, cold frames and more!
Nancy Packard Leasman wields a chainsaw on her 40-acre property in Todd County and reveals how anyone (at any age!) can safely make good use of this tool.

I know we all can't wait until we get to dig in the dirt again. We hope the Winter Bonus Issue will scratch that itch until then. For now, enjoy this first issue of Northern Gardener™ E-news in 2024 as we kick off planning season.

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Fundraising Update

As we embark on a promising 2024, we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you, our valued members and donors, for your generous contributions and unwavering support. Your donations have not only helped us meet our goals but have also strengthened our community, enabling us to head into the new year with great momentum.

Thank you for being a crucial part of our journey and for helping us cultivate a greener, more vibrant future. We look forward to sharing an exciting and fruitful year ahead with all of you.

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GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Hone a new skill this winter with a crash course on garden photography. Whether you'd like to share your snapshots with others or keep them for your own journaling, garden photography adds a new level of enjoyment to your favorite activity.

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PLANNING A SEED SWAP

"Think of a seed swap as a potluck—but with seeds!" says the Manitowoc Seed Collective. Learn how to plan for a seed swap near you so you can introduce others to the seeds you love and walk away with your own new varieties to try.

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Winter blooms, spring's preview, indoor bulb gardens at Bachman's

Upcoming Classes

"IT'S SOW EASY": SOWING OUTDOORS IN WINTER

Michelle Mero Reidel is back with her popular online class, "It's Sow Easy": Sowing Outdoors in Winter on January 16th. Save an additional $5 on this class (and many more throughout 2024) by becoming a member of MSHS.

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GROWING MICROGREENS AT HOME

Join Amanda Yadav of Fiddlehead Farm LLC on January 23rd for some winter gardening fun! In Growing Microgreens at Home, you’ll learn how to select seeds, plant and harvest. Plus, you’ll get some fun recipes to try out as well.

HOME SOWN GARDENS

Welcome the return of warmer weather with custom containers that bring classical elegance to your front steps, a tropical splash to your poolside, or a calm respite by the patio. Let our experienced team craft a gorgeous design with unique textures and colors to create a one-of-a-kind statement piece for you to enjoy all season long.

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This Week in the 2024 Planning Calendar for Northern Gardeners

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JANUARY 5TH: FORCING PAPERWHITE BULBS INDOORS

Learn how to plant and force your own paperwhites and other bulbs for that pop of color you need to cure your January cabin fever.

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WHAT WE'RE READING IN THE U OF M'S YARD & GARDEN NEWS

Want a couple more January to-dos? Check out some of the interesting and timely New Year's posts in the University of Minnesota Extension's Yard & Garden news, including:

Disposing holiday greens and trees correctly
Managing pests during our unseasonably warm winter
Dormant seeding (there's still time!)

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COMMUNITY GARDENS AS A THIRD PLACE

In this guest blog over at the American Community Gardening Association, Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) Executive Director, Linda Appel Lipsius, reminds us how a community garden can be an important "third place" (between home and work) as we make plans for next season. We gained a lot of insight from this article, and we hope you do, too!

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BEST OF GARDEN PODCASTS

Already have your microgreens in place and winter sowing set out? Then take a look at this round-up of the best garden podcasts to listen to while dreaming of spring.

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