African violets – beautiful and easy to grow
One of the easiest house plants to grow can also be one of the showiest. While older varieties of African violets may only bloom once a year, the newer …
Archive by category Outdoors
News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
Surviving the winter
By Kristina Nininger, Naturalist at Kroening Nature Center Who roams under the snow? If you look closely on a winter hike in the park, you may be able to spot …
Where glaciers once tread
This article was written by Jeffrey Lu As winter descends upon us once again, cast a thought to an even colder time when vast forces shaped the landscape. This …
Brighten up your home with bulbs
As I write the snow is coming down pretty steadily and my garden is covered in a blanket that looks like it will not be going anywhere soon. (Actually, I find …
Resilient rodents prepare for winter
This article was written by Cedar Jones, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist As the days get shorter and the final golden leaves drift away from empty branches, …
Houseplants are good for you
Once you have battened down your outdoor gardens for the season, you might wish for a little rest from tending plants. But if your green thumb starts to itch …
Think now for color in the spring
If you want early spring color in your garden, now is the time to plant your hardy bulbs. Hardy bulbs are those that need the cold winters in order to …
Mythical creatures of Minnesota
This article was written by Jen Fuller, Kroening Nature Center, North Mississippi Regional Park In honor of Halloween, this article explores myths and truths …
It’s harvest season!
Climate change seems to have brought a considerable change to our weather patterns. What are usually the dog days of summer in mid-August came in July …
The highly invasive jumping worm
This article was written by Mikayla Deiter The Northside Community has many beautiful green spaces like Creek View Park, Webber Park, Shingle Creek, and our …