Kind of like a pet, indoor tropical plants act as a living thing that give us company 12 months a year. We water and feed houseplants regularly,...
Garden
Canning, Pickling and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty
Plant your spring garden with a mind toward canning, preserving and pickling. Kittie Anderson has been canning and preserving fruits and vegetables...
Edina’s Annual Plant Show Offers Spring Flowers
New offerings available at Edina’s annual plant show. Spring flowers are finally blooming, and the Edina Garden Council is hosting its 50th annual...
Digging into Gardening
Local gardeners share the benefits of getting outside and into the garden. Gardening is a way of beautifying our yards and the surrounding...
Buzzworthy Lawn Care
With the environment in mind, more people turn to organic landscaping and bee-friendly lawns. When Betty Goodman moved into her current home in...
Planting Trees for Arbor Day
The city of Edina participates in this 150-year tradition. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. You might be thinking—wait, didn’t...
Growing Green
Edina resident shares the secret behind achieving the perfect veggie garden. Some people naturally have a green thumb—like Edina resident Mark...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Green Acres
Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant...
Garden Party
Amp up your outdoor entertaining with design and décor items from Sunnyside Gardens. It's patio season and we're here to help you create the most...
Provide a Pet Friendly Landscape
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. With pet ownership comes spending more time outdoors, which is healthy for owners and their pets. Jean...
Local Gem
Renovated public garden deserves the spotlight. Gardens are not a static thing. They are alive and change over time, requiring thoughtful nurture to...
How to Keep Your Houseplants Healthy
Caring for houseplants is easier than you think. Surround yourself with nature, even when you’re indoors. Houseplants can have benefits beyond their...
A Q+A with Yardscapes Owner David Kopfmann
We asked David Kopfmann, owner of Yardscapes, what homeowners should consider when planning their perfect outdoor oasis. The days are getting longer...
Edina’s Garden Experts Offer Tips on Summer Trends
Local garden experts offer ideas for jump-starting your garden. Minnesotans like to make the most of all the outdoor joy we can cultivate. These...
Six-time Winner of State Fair’s Largest Squash Shares His Secrets
Competitive Gardener Russell Stanton has won the blue ribbon for largest squash six out of seven years at the Minnesota State Fair. Russell Stanton...
Summer Plant Picks from Sunnyside Gardens
Sunnyside Gardens says pink, red and white are the “in” colors this summer. The ideal outdoor space also incorporates landscaping. Finalist...
How to Spot Emerald Ash Borer in Your Tree
This article originally appeared as part of the story Caring for the Canopy in the April issue. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in...
3 Tips to Make Your Outdoor Spring Cleaning a Breeze
Tips from Style + Dwell Spring is finally here, and as Minnesotans we can’t wait to get out into the yard and freshen up those outdoor spaces. If...
Local Nonprofit Cares for Edina’s Canopy with Donated Trees
Local home builder plans to plant trees. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Edina, it is important to watch for signs of trouble....
