Umiya Farm & Nursery

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Wild flowers and Native Plants

A native plant is usually defined as one that was growing naturally in a specific area before white or Indian settlement. A wildflower, also called a forbs, is a native plant that grows without human care. Non-native plants are sometimes called "exotics", whether they were introduced hundreds of years

ago by settlers and travelers, or recently purchased from a mail order nursery catalog. People, however, aren’t the only agents in plant relocation; they are spread through the actions of birds, animals, wind, and water.

Gardening in the Shade

Gardening in the shade doesn't have to be frustrating. Some plants will tolerate relatively low light, and a few actually thrive in it. You can choose from an array of flowering annuals, perennials, bulbs, and woodland plants for color. Many groundcovers do well in problem areas. In light shade you might even be able to grow a few herbs or leafy vegetables. The trick is to know which plants are most likely to succeed and then to give them the kind of care that will improve their chances. You also have to be willing to experiment a bit to find which plants grow best in your particular locale.

Culture of Garden Roses
Roses are one of the most popular garden flowers. They can be grown in all parts of Minnesota. Shrub and old-fashioned roses are useful in landscape plantings around the home. Selected shrub roses are more disease resistant and may require less winter protection than hybrid tea roses. Climbers are effective when grown on an arbor or fence. The hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, and grand floras are the focus of this fact sheet and require special culture and are best planted in specially prepared beds.

Flower Gardening

Introduces techniques for gardening with annual and perennial flowers. Covers garden planning, soil preparation, planting, and summer care. Also includes propagation by seed and division, and flower arranging.