Explore cold-hardy peonies, planting tips, and a new bloom named in my honor at Minnesota’s Swenson Peony Farms.

This tiny wildflower, found only in four Minnesota counties in the world, is more than a seasonal marvel. It's a signal of what we stand...

At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, spring doesn’t tiptoe in—it arrives in a vibrant burst of color. Yellow, orange, violet, and green...

Every spring, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) bursts into full color during its beloved Art in Bloom celebration. Flowers spill...

Jason Fischer holding the orchid Jason Fischer - Photo: Diana Pierce When you meet Jason Fischer, you might not expect to be talking to...

Even in the dead of winter, Spring is blooming inside Len Busch Roses in Plymouth ,  Minnesota, where millions of tulips grow...

If you watched the Oscars this year, you may have noticed something unusual pinned to the lapel of Jeff Goldblum’s Prada suit. A delicate...

Photo: Markus Spiske Today we continue our conversation with Michelle Bruhn , author and founder of Forks in the Dirt on mistakes new...

Photo credit: Michelle Bruhn In Minnesota, the indoor seed starting season can feel like a high stakes poker game. Start too early, and...

Welcome Back to Bloom With Me ! This week, we’re diving into the seductive power of roses—from Cleopatra’s legendary rose-filled barge to...

Wildflowers at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Floral design in 2025 continues to bloom with creativity! This year is all about unique,...

Flower Trends for 2025 I spoke with several floral experts about the trends they’re predicting for the year ahead. It was such a rich...