The sweet smells of summer
By Sarah Dugan, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center One of the joys of summertime is the chance to see, and smell, so many flowers in bloom. While many gardens …
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News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
Jumping worms?!
It seems that all I am doing lately is talking about invasive pests that threaten our gardens. Several years ago I wrote about a threat to Minnesota …
An ugy bug doing some lawn damage
Once the snow had melted and the grass began to green up it became very apparent that the European Chafer Beetle is still very active in our area, not only on …
Friends in the neighborhood
This article was written by Cedar Jones, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist With summer in full swing there is plenty to discover at North Mississippi Regional …
Love those monarchs
This article was written by Hannah Henricksen Ever wonder where all our beautiful monarch butterflies go in winter? Did you know they migrate south just like …
Do’s and don’ts for May gardening
Northerner gardeners are so eager to start playing in the dirt that we are in danger of forgetting everything we know about gardening in our climate. …
You can grow hardy grapes in your own yard
This article was written by Debbie Nelson, Master Gardener Emeritus, U of M Extension Service, Hennepin County The University of Minnesota Horticultural …
Explore wildlife and nature in early spring
This article was written by Sarah Dugan, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist Spring has finally come to Minnesota, bringing plenty of rain and mud. At least, …
Get your hands in the dirt – start seeds indoors and save money too!
Get your seeds out! Astronomical spring arrives on March 20 and unbelievably, daylight savings time begins one week earlier on March 12! The warmer …
Spring on the wing: Amazing animal migrations
By Jeffrey Lu The time draws near for the return of many of Minnesota’s insects and birds. That animals disappear for the winter has been common knowledge …