Martha Buns
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Buns worked as a reporter and editor for publications in Iowa and Minnesota before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune in 1998.
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Migration Catchall
Greengirls: A surprising basil bonanza in a Minneapolis garden
After an iffy start, basil not only flourishes, but sprouts volunteer plants.
July 28, 2015
Migration Catchall
Identify that mystery plant
Knowing what's growing may be just an app away. Then again, maybe not.
July 21, 2015
Home and Garden
Test-driving a flower ID app
New plant ID app is a work in progress, but a fun toy in the meantime.
July 15, 2015
Variety
Five ways you've already saved money in your Minnesota garden
The best things in life aren't always free, but the garden generally gives you a lot of free or nearly free return for your investment.
June 3, 2015
Migration Catchall
Identify that mystery plant
Knowing what's growing may be just an app away. Then again, maybe not.
July 21, 2015
Home and Garden
Test-driving a flower ID app
New plant ID app is a work in progress, but a fun toy in the meantime.
July 15, 2015
Variety
Five ways you've already saved money in your Minnesota garden
The best things in life aren't always free, but the garden generally gives you a lot of free or nearly free return for your investment.
June 3, 2015