Caring for our trees
Trees are one of our greatest natural resources and we are fortunate to live in a city that is graced with an abundance of them. Our city fathers (and mothers) …
Archive by category Outdoors
News and articles pertaining to our parks, events, gardening, and cooking!
Flowers speak the language of love
I mentioned in last month’s column that I would discuss more about houseplants to brighten your home. I am going to postpone that for another time. In light …
How lack of snow affects our local fauna and flora
Written by Rachel Putnam, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center Winter in Minnesota means snow, but this year we’ve had far less than usual: Minneapolis, for …
Fun facts about owls
Written by Sarah Dugan, Naturalist Kroening Nature Center If you have visited Kroening Nature Center recently you may have noticed the oversized owl greeting …
Try African violets for indoor color
Now that the holiday greenery is out of the house, it is time to take stock of my houseplants. I have decided to make a full inventory of what I have, and …
Holiday plants and colors
Once my gardens are tucked snugly in bed I turn my attention to the indoors, thinking I am done with plants for another season. But soon the holidays will be …
Deer spotting
Written by Bronwyn Earthman, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center As you’ve strolled through the park, maybe you’ve come across hoof prints in the snow, …
Bringing plants indoors for winter
It is definitely time, for me at least, to call it quits for the outdoor gardening season, 2024. It was a vastly different gardening season from the last one. …
Animals are active in the park
Written by Rachel Putnam, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist With leaves down from the trees and summer birds already on their way south, North …
Putting your yard and garden “to bed” this fall
While the temperatures may say otherwise, the calendar and meteorologists tell us that it is autumn! After temperatures in the 80’s in mid and late …