Tag: garden
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Hmong New Year: Garden Of Generation
The purpose of our event is to raise awareness of Hmong culture and celebrate the arrival of the new year, one of the most significant celebrations in Hmong tradition. Full story: https://www.stkate.edu/events-calendar/hmong-new-year-garden-generation-288812
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‘Labor of love’: Hmong couple turns flower, vegetable farm into a refuge for visitors
Yia Lee and Chong Ge Vang opened Rainbow Garden Farm in Harris, Minnesota, to the public after the pandemic to offer a refuge for citydwellers. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/rainbow-garden-farm-hmong-owned-harris-minnesota/
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Longtime farmer’s market vendor reflects on 35+ year journey
Some might say Mee Xiong is pretty legendary. Those who’ve gotten to know her through the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market over the years saying no matter what she has going on, watching her garden … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hav Paj Garden, the ‘valley flower’ in Oregon
To most people, time is marked by the four seasons. To David Vang at Hav Paj Garden, time is marked by tulips, irises, daffodils and peonies. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6841c4de0ee944bc8d5a43380589439e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.koin.com%2fnorthwest-grown%2fhav-paj-garden-the-valley-flower-in-oregon%2f&c=12829627105298745978&mkt=en-us
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From a garden in Laos to Fort Snelling State Park, his life has been devoted to nature
Thao is a full-time park naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources and is based at Fort Snelling State Park, offering nature education programs on a variety of subjects. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/from-a-garden-in-laos-to-fort-snelling-state-park/
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What hopeful gardeners can learn from Oregon experts in new book ‘The Flower Farmers’
“Many gardeners admire the talents of flower farmers and want to borrow their know-how for our own cutting garden,” said flower writer Debra Prinzing. Full story: https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2025/05/what-hopeful-gardeners-can-learn-from-oregon-experts-in-new-book-the-flower-farmers.html
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How a nonprofit helps young, BIPOC farmers get their start
Her father built the fencing that surrounds the 60 acres of farmland. Today, she and her mother run Mhonpaj’s Garden, the first Hmong-owned certified organic farm in the state. They grow over 70 … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/farming-accessibility-minnesota-bipoc/
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Here’s the story behind Cher Yang and the dahlias she sells at local farmers markets
The dahlia fields are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays from August until the first frost, usually in late October. Full story: https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/chers-garden-farmers-market-dahlia/article_6fc73e22-5a6d-11ef-b838-c30b9e5a5f57.html
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum exhibit focuses on Hmong medicine and culture
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is featuring a Hmong herbal garden in its “Seeds of Knowledge and Healing” exhibit. It tells the story of Zongxee Lee’s herbal medicine journey. Lee comes from a long … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-landscape-arboretum-hmong-garden/
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Hmong Garden Celebration in Chanhassen
Many gathered to celebrate the 2024 “Seeds of Knowledge & Healing Hmong garden in the Garden Gallery at the Farm at the Arb in Chanhassen. FOX 9 Photojournalist Scott Wise captures the moment. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/video/1502781
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Grow with KARE: Getting some new ideas from a Hmong garden with a ‘rooted’ history
As a home gardener I love growing at least one new plant each year. There are so many veggies and fruits and flowers and plants that a little experimentation can easily lead to some new favorites. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/life/home-garden/grow-with-kare/grow-with-kare-getting-some-new-ideas-from-a-hmong-garden-with-a-rooted-history/89-3c920e7c-8ac8-4819-992e-1ff033a76c08
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Hmong garden exhibit open at the ARB
History is coming to life at a new garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It’s called “Seeds of Knowledge and Healing”. Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with one of the masterminds behind the space. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-garden-exhibit-open-arb-165559330.html
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Hmong Garden & Culture Celebration
media release: Join us at Olbrich for an afternoon of free, drop-in activities celebrating Hmong food and traditions here in Wisconsin! Check out culturally significant plants growing in the Hmong … Full story: https://isthmus.com/events/hmong-garden-%EF%BB%BFculture-celebration/