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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![joel koyama•jkoyama@startribune.com pendengarden 00008769a  Tom and Jennifer Penden. of South Minneapolis, MN. Winner of the beautiful garden contest. ] Tom and Jennifer Penden's vegetable garden.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QKWRX7P5RILL2NEEH43UEXNQGM.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Greengirls: A surprising basil bonanza in a Minneapolis garden
After an iffy start, basil not only flourishes, but sprouts volunteer plants.
July 28, 2015
Identify that mystery plant
Knowing what's growing may be just an app away. Then again, maybe not.
July 21, 2015
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
A trip to the North Shore can teach Twin Cities gardeners a lesson in hardiness
A trip to the North Shore can teach metro area gardeners a lesson in hardiness.
June 30, 2015
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
Identify that mystery plant
Knowing what's growing may be just an app away. Then again, maybe not.
July 21, 2015
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
A trip to the North Shore can teach Twin Cities gardeners a lesson in hardiness
A trip to the North Shore can teach metro area gardeners a lesson in hardiness.
June 30, 2015
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