Don’t even talk to me about dog poop in the street…down the hatch it all goes! If it’s on the street today, it’s in the lake tomorrow.
Read MoreDo, not whine
You are probably complaining about buckthorn too. Guess what? So is everyone else and the buckthorn fairy is already busy pulling and cutting in someone else’s yard.
Read MoreBlue Business is Booming
Businesses have quickly learned that going blue has its advantages. Not only can they gain the respect of eco-conscious customers, but also they can save considerable money on grounds maintenance and correct pesky problems like parking lot flooding, hillside erosion and deteriorating pavement.
Read MoreCatfish Diaries on the Mississippi River
Weighing an impressive 70 pounds, the record-winning catfish could have made a whole lot of lip smacking good po’ boy sandwiches.
Read MoreA Goldilocks Approach to Lawn Care
New research from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) indicates that good-looking lawns are often better for water quality, which may come as surprise to those of us who thought that we were doing our part by growing a chemical and fertilizer-free lawn.
Read MoreA Science Nerd Learns About P
If you want the one-sentence summary, it’s simple. It’s up to all of us to stop runoff and erosion from our own properties, otherwise in ten years, we’ll be swimming in P.
Read MoreSpooky noises in the night
Ten years later, Gary is now my husband, and it turns out that husbands are no braver than boyfriends when it comes to spooky noises in the night.
Read MoreThe Spirit of the St. Croix Valley
Whether it’s the beautiful natural surroundings or the sense of community the valley engenders, there’s just something about living in this part of the country that inspires Chuck Taylor and others like him to become everyday heroes.
Read MorePlanting Seeds Today for Cleaner Water Tomorrow
Here in Minnesota, when we hear our water’s in trouble, we do something to fix it.
Read MoreA wise old owl once told me
A hundred feet away another owl hooted in response and it suddenly felt like magic as we all sat wordlessly in the sparkling snow on a subzero night listening to the owls hoot for at least another minute.
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