In mid-August a dreaded Jumping Worm (Amynthas) was found in the Depot Garden in Wayzata by a member of the gardening crew caring for the garden. There are no earthworms native to North America, all were brought here for other countries. Their most distinguishing characteristic is the band around the worm's body called the clitellum. It [...]
During the spring 0f 2020 The Lake Minnetonka Garden Club’s Partners for Plants project was in jeopardy -- with the corona virus peaking, unrest in the City of Minneapolis and a “Stay-Safe-at-Home” order by the Governor, who was going to pull this noxious plant? But, garlic mustard, beware! As we all were flattening the curve of [...]
From GCA website: This exquisite native herbaceous perennial is a graceful addition to our extraordinary and growing family of Montine McDaniel Freeman Medal winners. Many thanks to the Freeman family for their ongoing support of this medal and all it represents. Submitted by Seta Nersessian of the Fox Hill Garden Club, Zone I, Geum triflorum is an [...]
Lake Minnetonka Garden Club member, Barb Burgum, had her garden featured in Star Tribune on Sunday, March 17. Read the article and view the wonderful photo gallery by clicking HERE.
