@RpR I"m about 15 miles west and 10 miles north of Bemidji and yes it can get very cold here. You are sure welcome to come see the gardens if you get up this way.
Sandy, that is the only thing about when the snow melts early, and there are a few nice days, it's hard when it gets cold again and you can't be out. I am so anxious to get out in the garden too.