Perhaps this year, however, some Minnesotans will find an extra incentive for raking their leaves, in the form of a $500 prize being offered by the Freshwater Society.
Read MoreIf that tree could talk
Then again, a tree doesn’t have a larynx, so if it could talk, maybe it would grumble and moan all day long.
Read MoreDebunking myths about raingardens
Unfortunately, although raingardens have become more prevalent in our landscape, many common myths and misconceptions continue to proliferate.
Read MoreWilliam and Kates wedding in Lanesboro
While canoeing on a fine stretch of water like the Root River, one has plenty of time to contemplate the scenery, both inside and outside the boat.
Read MoreDo these petals make me look fat?
Personally, I think I’m most like wild geranium – happy anywhere but with a tendency to get out of control, especially when I’m sharing a really great story with my friends.
Read MorePlaying in the mud
For those of us who continue to love playing in the mud well into our adulthood, opportunities abound still abound, just not on local construction sites.
Read MoreThere goes the tent!
Unfortunately, it is a little harder to deal with excess water in your backyard than in your campsite.
Read MoreMy patented summer weight loss plan
The final stage of my patented summer weight loss plan takes place at the Washington County Fair.
Read MoreWaiter! There’s a plant in my lake!
That said, the common desire to have a sandy, weed-free lakeshore with clear, deep water does not really line up with the reality of what most of our Minnesota lakes have to offer.
Read MoreBlue Thumb Gardens Take the Stage
Many tour attendees also come in search of ideas for their own homes.
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