Bonnie’s Zone 4 garden in Minnesota (12 photos)

Today ’s pic are from Bonnie Stevenson in Rochester , Minnesota . She says,“I love my Zone 4 garden ! survive on an 80 - acre tree farm is a fair amount of study , so Ron and I have divided our chores . I concentrate on the gardens and yard , and he takes care of the eternal rest !

“ When we built our home 9 years ago , it was important to minimize the amount of time spent on things we did n’t enjoy , so my boundary line lines are sweeping breaking ball all around the house , which give mow easier and much more fun . Also crucial to me was a honorable garden view from every window .

“ I earlier let in many flora and shrubs that got the “ heave ho ” a long time ago , supervene upon them with more drouth patient of and sun tolerant species . I love colourful foliage , and have find that tropicals such as cannas , bananas , and crotons are special favorites . Many of them spend the long winter in the sunroom . Yes , I do have Zone 5 enviousness ! ”

Wow , the bird must be HAPPY in your garden , Bonnie ! I love all the fountains and hiss feeders ! Beautiful .

- - - Hey all , I implore for submission for the last couple of days , and you guys are drive home ! I ’m also getting quite a few electronic mail wondering if I ’ve get the photograph some have you had already sent . residuum assured , I more than likely got them ( adopt that I did ) , and plan on posting them . I ’m just trying to work up up a bank for the winter months , when you ca n’t go out and get me more photos in your gardens ! I ’ll essay to react to everyone who was asking , but man , am I CRAZY busy right now . Do n’t be mad if you do n’t hear from me right off … . Anyway , the push is still on – get outside and take some last minute shots , or amass a few you deal in the first place in the season . I ’ll be everlastingly grateful … . netmail them to[email protected ] . Thanks ! * * * *

I ’m on the Leigh Hunt for gardening baksheesh for the March / April 2014 exit ! If you have some tips and trick you use to make horticulture simpler or more good , or to make your garden just plain pretty , write them up and e-mail me ! Accompanying picture are welcomed but not required . If we publish your top we ’ll pay you $ 25 . That ’ll buy a few works , you know … . Email your steer to[email protected]by tomorrow evening , the late . Thanks !

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