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August 29, 2020

Glacial Ridge - Native Plant Popup Sale

Saturday, September 19, 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. at Friends School

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June 2, 2019

A Plea for Pollinators

Students from Friends School of Minnesota's Environmental Action Club created a video about the importance of pollinators and the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides.

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March 19, 2019

Flowers for pollinators

Recent research at the U of M found some surprise favorites for pollinators among the annual flowers in our gardens.

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March 15, 2019

Peony Terms

Peonies bloom over seven weeks. Understanding which ones bloom when is key.

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March 14, 2019

Why You Don’t See Zone Numbers in Our Plant Descriptions

Have you ever wondered why the Friends School Plant Sale doesn't list zone numbers for plants?

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March 13, 2019

The Mysteries of Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Our plant listings give the light conditions needed by each plant using just three symbols: sun, part sun, and shade.

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Sale Savvy

March 19, 2018

Containers: Not Just for Annuals

There are hardy perennial plants that work well in containers. They take a bit of extra work in the fall, though.

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March 19, 2018

Students Working to Replace Neonics

Friends School students are working to eliminate neonic pesticides that harm bees and other pollinators.

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March 17, 2018

Azaleas and Rhododendrons

What's the difference between these two types of spring-blooming shrubs?

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May 12, 2017

A Protest Against Neonics

There are a few ways we can help and protect bees. One, we should stop using neonicotinoids. Two, we should plant bee-friendly plants. Finally, we should educate ourselves about bees.

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