Flowers, bees and pollination
The prairie at North Mississippi Regional Park comes alive with flowers in August. From the deep purple flowers of blazing stars, asters and monarda, to …
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Now’s the time to think weeds and lawns
August seems like the peak of summer – the dog days – with the heat and the humidity. But for plants it may signal winding down and getting ready for the …
The wild and scenic Mississippi River
This year the Camden News celebrates its 40th year—happy anniversary! This year is an anniversary for the Mississippi River as well—1976 was the year …
You can have a dog and a nice yard too
It’s been a while since I wrote about dogs in the garden, but considering how often the topic has come up recently perhaps it is time to re-explore the …
Help pollinate the community
Pollinators need our help! Butterflies, bees and other animals that transfer pollen between flowering plants are responsible for the reproduction of 90 …
Fish parents
June is high season for fish spawning—fish that mate in colder waters are finishing, while those that prefer warmer water for their eggs are just starting. …
Bird nests, large and small
This is the time of year when you will see birds, large and small, lurking in corners of your yard, scouring brush and sidewalks, in search of materials for …
Colorful shrubs for early spring
Some of the first signs of spring have popped up – the daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinths and tulips are coloring the previously drab surroundings. In addition, …
Minnesota’s largest bird
Here’s a trivia question for you: what is the largest bird that nests in Minnesota? Go ahead, take a guess… Whenever I ask this question, I get many …
Beware the Emerald Ash Borer
Since 2002 the Emerald Ash Borer has decimated urban forests across the Midwest. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a beetle native to northern China and Korea …