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New lawmakers find surprises
By Danielle Killey The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture. I think people would be surprised how m...
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And a second Thanksgiving dinner...
TM wanted to get together with his family for Thanksgiving too, so we host a group at his place Saturday. It was his event and his menu, but I did help out, including making green bean casserole (more...
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Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Colossal Calories
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for all the wonderful things in our lives, as well as a time to enjoy a delicious meal shared with ones family. Food should be enjoyed on Thanksgiving; this being...
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Is Earth under attack by Google Sky glitches?
Last June, a Web user happened to notice an artifact in Google Sky, a site that features several different star atlases you can drill down into to see closeups of nebulas, galaxies and stars. It's a...
Posted on 10/31/12 at 9:01 AM
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Edible Adventure- Vail Green Chile Pork Stew
A few weeks ago I took a trip to Vail to check out the local food scene and do some hiking. One of the dishes I saw on most menus was a Green Chile with Pork Stew. It was different from the bowl of re...
Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:49 PM
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Postal service offers ideas for going green

The U.S. Postal Service can help shippers go green and save green by sending holiday gifts and shipments in eco-responsible packaging from the comfort of home or office at usps.com, the Post Office that’s always open.

December 02, 2012

Local students may enter 'Green Your School' posters for contest

The Minnesota Twins are teaming up with the Minnesota chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-MN). They encourage K-12 students across Minnesota to tell the world about how their school is going green this year.

September 12, 2012

Growing Green - Healthy soil equals healthy plants

Spring has sprung (albeit the sudden onset of April snow) and many gardeners have asked what chores they can accomplish in their yards and gardens prior to spring planting. One of the top springtime questions I often get is how and when should fertilizer be applied. It is a difficult question to answer without information on the soils in the garden or lawn.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , April 25, 2012

Give your old books a new life this Arbor Day

Books are special. No one wants to throw them away and recycling options can be hard to find. This Earth Day, Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM) is hosting Books for Earth, a free book collection event to provide a new life for your old books.

April 25, 2012

Growing Green - Spring chores for the impatient gardener

The signs of spring have been seen several weeks earlier than normal this year. From the record ice out dates on our lakes to the activity of squirrels to the mosquito and tick sightings, spring just seems to be a train barreling down the track toward summer. With the onset of our early spring, come many consequences we should consider.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , April 18, 2012

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District 206 presents 3rd annual Eco Fair

Alexandria School District 206, in cooperation with local businesses and organizations, will host the 3rd annual Community Eco Fair on Thursday, April 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Discovery Middle School. The school is located at 510 McKay Avenue North in Alexandria.

April 13, 2012

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Growing Green - Fragrant flowers for your cutting garden

When it comes to selecting flowers to plant in my garden, I am always looking for scented varieties that bring the fragrance of the garden into my home. So many beautiful cultivars have had their sweet aroma bred right out of them.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , April 04, 2012

Growing Green - Good garden reads

When I am not able to garden, I enjoy reading gardening magazines, catalogs and how-to books. In all this reading, I never considered looking into the history of gardening. Now, I know a little bit about Lewis and Clark, their voyage of discovery, and their collection and cataloging of native species (check the Latin names of many of our plants, if the species is lewisii, then it’s one of Meriweather Lewis’ many discoveries).

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , March 28, 2012

Growing Green - Spring into gardening by dividing perennials

The early spring weather has beckoned like the mythical Sirens, and I am lured to my perennial beds. The frost has left the ground and the first few early perennials have begun to grow.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , March 21, 2012

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Growing Green - Lilies for your perennial garden

Growing Green with University of Minnesota extension educator Robin Trott. One of the easiest perennial plants to grow in your garden is the lily. True lilies (genus Lilium) are abundant in style (upright, outfacing or nodding) and flower color, and are extremely tolerant of our cold Minnesota winters.

By Robin Trott, University of Minnesota , March 07, 2012

Growing Green - It's fruit tree pruning time

If you have been waiting for just the right opportunity to prune those fruit trees, now is the time to start. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , February 29, 2012

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Growing Green - Selecting a garden style

The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?” Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow, but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture. You might be hoping to reduce your food bill by producing some of your own fresh fruits and vegetables.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , February 15, 2012

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Growing Green - Winter sowing perennials

The spring garden catalogs have been filling my mailbox, and I am always impressed by the pictures of perennial borders filled to bursting with beautiful plants. I am usually unsuccessful trying to reproduce the striking drifts of plants in my own yard because purchasing the number of perennials needed is cost prohibitive.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , February 08, 2012

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Growing Green - Successful seed starting

We have discussed how to select seeds to use in your garden. Many of these seeds will need to be started in advance of planting them outdoors. Why start seeds ahead of time? The short growing season in Minnesota can eliminate some of the varieties you would like to use in your garden.

By Robin Trott, U of M Extension educator , February 01, 2012

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Minnesota Green Schools Coalition launches resource website

The Minnesota Green Schools Coalition, formed by the Minnesota Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-Minnesota) announced the launch of a new website.

January 15, 2012

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