Water habits for healthy habitats
The month of June affords Minnesotans the long awaited opportunity for water recreation. With the first day of summer around the corner, people will gather at …
Archive by category Outdoors
News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
Roses are easier to grow than you think
The gentle spring garden of May is slowly yielding to the vibrant red, blues, yellows and purples of the summer garden. Annuals like zinnias, marigolds, …
A chorus of croaks and calls
When we think of spring, we tend to imagine pleasant weather, an ensemble of bird calls and blooming wildflowers. An oft-forgotten group of organisms, which …
The jumping worm is a new threat
It was a typical April. Rising temperatures and alternating rainy and sunny days have yielded green, growing lawns; budding trees and shrubs and many …
Feed the bees
We have bees and other pollinators to thank for pollinating over 70 percent of all flowering plants which results in the production of seeds and fruits. Beyond …
A certain sign of spring
As we move into April, the warmer days may finally be here to stay. With the promise of lasting spring, we will likely see a number of animals emerge from …
Awakening the community garden
The snow has melted and the earth is warming. On the first day of spring a group from the Northside Compost team came to help repair and build new compost bins …
The best plants for tough urban sites
Gardening in the city has advantages. Smaller lot sizes can keep the amount of work in check–we usually don’t have to contend with deer and …
Winter fades and Spring blooms
As days become longer, the grayness and cold seem to mask any subtle signs of spring. Some animals might start to become more active this month, but many …