LEWISTON Minn. — Clematis vines are having a perfect season in town and up the shaded coulees. Gardener’s secret: At least one daily drenching of the ground with a home-made brew of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and a dash of uric acid. At least six hours of sun helps.
Dew dops on the petals. Thriving on backyard trellises. Image: Steve Lunde