Gardening Trends
Green Bay Botanical Garden’s horticulture team shares noteworthy topics to keep you on-trend.
From the Blog
Food Movement
There’s no better way to know where your food comes from then by growing it yourself. We believe in eating clean, healthy vegetables and this year we’re committed to showing you how to grow your own with tips from our experts.
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Grow Your Own Herb Garden
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Bee Informed about Pollinators
It’s more important than ever to invite pollinators into your garden. Learn how to plant your own pollinator garden and watch some video tips from our experts.
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How to Dry Flowers for Your Natural Tree
Flower Drying Tips & Tricks
Flowers for Cutting & Drying
Straw Bale Gardening
Straw Bale Gardening from Joel Karsten
Straw Bale Gardening Tips: Conditioning Your Bale, What to Plant, Purchase Bales around Green Bay
Conditioning Your Bale
Join the Food Movement
There’s no better way to know where your food comes from then by growing it yourself. We believe in eating clean, healthy vegetables and this year we’re committed to showing you how to grow your own with tips from our experts.
Recipes Using Veggies from Your Garden
Lettuce crank up the volume on our cooking this summer and eat fresh! Beet the grocery store lines and grow your own veggies to have access to the freshest produce available. Don’t have room for a garden? Visit your local farmers market. Turnip the heat and cook with some new and exciting varieties you’ve never tried before. Cook loud. Be healthy. Eat fresh. Join the food movement!
Enjoy some of these delicious recipes from Chef Jonathan Bardzik on the National Garden Bureau website. Beets not your thing? Chef Bardzik also has a great recipe for Minestrone Pasta using All-America Selections winners. If you are craving more variety, Renee’s Garden also has many great recipes using vegetables available on their website. From arugula to zucchini, there’s something for everyone!
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Facebook Live Segments
Follow us every month on Facebook for a live segment discussing insight for home gardeners on vegetable gardening. We encourage you to ask questions so we can answer real time and share tips with others.
February | Tips to Plan Your Veggie Garden
Sourcing for seeds, garden layout and preparations.
March | How to Start Your Veggie Seeds
Planting seeds, growing conditions, and starting indoors.
April | Hardening Off Your Plants for Outdoor Conditions
Seed hardening and preparing plants to move outdoors.
Gardening Tips
From the Blog
Pollinators & Native Plants
- Why You Should Plant Natives in Your Garden
- 5 Tips to Help You Start Your Native Garden
- 6 Spring Blooming Natives for Our Pollinators
- 5 Pollinator Plants You Should Put in Your Veggie Patch
- 4 Flowers You Can Plant to Support Our Pollinator Friends
- 5 of the Biggest Threats to Pollinators
Harvest Time
Fall Planting & Cleanup
Winter & Spring Prep
- 5 Ways You Can Help Your Local Wildlife Survive the Wisconsin Winter
- 5 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors This Winter
- From Seed to Table
- 5 Tools You Should Always Have in Your Garden Bag
- 4 Things to Know When Planting Summer Blooming Bulbs This Spring
How to Attract & Protect Pollinators
Watering Tips
Tips on Planting Bulbs
Vegetable Gardening Tips
Plant Your Own Lasagna Garden
Gardening Resources
Garden Clubs in the Greater Green Bay area
Nurture your green thumb by connecting with these garden clubs in northeast Wisconsin.
B.A.D. Buds (Bay Area Daylily Buds)
Brown County Beekeepers Association
Garden Club De Peres
Gardeners Club of Green Bay
Lady Bug Garden Club
Master Gardener Volunteers of Manitowoc County
NEW Orchid Society
NEW Rose Society
NEW Unit of Herb Society of America
Northern Gardeners of Wisconsin
Wild Ones® Natural Landscapers, Ltd.