Trott shares some garden-fresh ideas for Mother's Day

Trott shares some garden-fresh ideas for Mother's Day

ALEXANDRIA — Mother’s Day arrives just as Minnesota finally starts to believe in spring. After months of gray skies and unpredictable April weather, early May brings real gardening optimism, pansies holding strong, crabapples budding, and soil temperatures inching upward. It’s a perfect moment to celebrate the moms, grandmas, and mother figures who make our lives bloom. Whether you’re choosing a gift, planting something meaningful, or planning a…