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Articles written by Kelsey Deckert


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  • Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year

    Kelsey Deckert|Jan 13, 2025

    Welcome to 2025! It is the time of year that we often hear the saying, “New year, new me.” Everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions. Now is a great time for gardeners to reflect on the past growing season and set their resolutions for this year’s growing season. First, if you keep a garden journal or make notes about your garden then review the notes, as that will be a great starting place for setting goals. If you are like me and don’t keep notes, think back to your garden and what worked, what didn’t, what was successful and where there...

  • Dakota Gardener: Ornamental cabbage and kale

    Kelsey Deckert|Jul 29, 2024

    We are in the dog days of summer and many gardens are on full display. Some North Dakotans long for this time of year as they spend their weekends at the lake, at rodeos or simply outside. Other North Dakotans are spending their time indoors as they don't like the heat and are looking forward to the cooler days that we will have in a couple of months. The cooler months bring us a second chance to grow some cool-season crops. If you are looking for a pop of color in your garden this fall,...

  • Dakota Gardener: Lithops, a unique succulent

    Kelsey Deckert|May 6, 2024

    As a gardener, many of us browse through catalogs and websites of local greenhouses. It is a source of inspiration and a great way to try something new to grow. I love succulents! I especially love having them in my office because they low maintenance. They work well in my office as I'm quite busy and can forget about them, but they will continue to thrive. I recently discovered lithops, or living stones, through a local greenhouse's Facebook page. I was completely intrigued looking at the...