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Holly Rupert

Welcome to the site for northern gardeners.
A little advice, 
​a little inspiration.

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 Straw Bale Gardening
Step-by-step advice

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A Clematis Primer
Clematis for our cold zone

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Pasque Flower welcomes spring

There are many plants I wish were in my garden, but when spring arrives the one I miss the most is Pasque Flower or Prairie Crocus (Pulsatilla vulgaris).  While many plants are still sleeping in the spring garden, Pasque Flower is happy to hail the new season.  ​
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Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra

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'Don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. 
​It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous.' ​– Rumi

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