The Minnesota Astronomical Society is offering Public Star Party – Astronomy Day from 1-10 p.m. May 11 at Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America.
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[Garden]
Alan Branhagen, director of operations for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, offers some sage advice for keeping plants and trees healthy throughout the winter.
[Arts]
It’s a steep climb to the Harkin Store from the road nestled along the Minnesota River below. But, the folksy melodies echoing from high above compel feet to bound up the stairs.
[Homes]
“Winter in Minnesota [causes] a significant part of the deterioration of chimneys … The biggest problem comes from the water penetration that gets in to the chimney system." —Joseph Robarge
[Garden]
It’s not too late to think about planting new shrubs and trees, so don’t swap out your gardening spade for the snow shovel just yet.
[People]
When people ask Marc Huebner about his experience on Food Network’s America’s Best Cook, he likes to tell them, “If you’re a golf fanatic and you got to spend two weeks with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and that crew, well it was kind of like that for me.”
[Arts]
The pastoral views of Riley Lake provide the backdrop for the Eden Prairie Players’ 14th Annual Collection of One Acts, performed over several dates in the Riley-Jacques Barn.
[Homes]
Designers are wizards of sorts—summoning beauty with pops of color and texture, statement pieces and a vast knowledge of classic designs and current trends. The magic comes when ordinary spaces are transformed—offering beauty, functionality and sanctuary to homeowners.
[Homes]
It’s happened to many of us, that interior or exterior house-painting experience when the color goes up, and the panic sets in—what were we thinking? The fact is, color is complicated.
[Garden]
Fall evokes harvest time, but it also offers ideal growing conditions for just-planted perennials.
Fix Design Flaws: Do you have a garden bed in need of additional color or has a gaping hole in the center? Now is the time to remedy those issues with perennials.
[People]
Prior to 1900, there were a limited number of jobs that were acceptable for women. A sampling of those jobs included nurse, librarian, midwife and surprisingly, the position of postmaster.
