Why is it called Story Garden?
People have been asking about our name these days. Why is the community garden at 35th and Humboldt called the Story Garden? So I tell them this: …
News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
People have been asking about our name these days. Why is the community garden at 35th and Humboldt called the Story Garden? So I tell them this: …
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 …
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, …
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 …
It was a typical April. Rising temperatures and alternating rainy and sunny days have yielded green, growing lawns; budding trees and shrubs and many …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …