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DARREL KOEHLER: The Prairie Gardener — Macy’s Flower Show

Can you think of a better way to get a jump on spring than going to a flower show? Macy’s 2015 Flower Show, which opened March 22 and ended Sunday at its downtown Minneapolis department store, has been around since the 1960s and, perhaps, even longer. It is the tops in the Midwest. (Macy’s also has flower shows at its …


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DARREL KOEHLER: The Prairie Gardener — Get A Head-Start On Planting

Starting plants indoors is a great way to get a jump on the gardening season. Many plants, vegetables and flowers will bloom longer or bear fruit well into autumn if started in spring and set in the garden after the danger of frost passes. If you are attempting this for the first time, get fresh potting soil and trays with small …