COUNTRY
Greenway cross-country skiing update
A column I wrote back in January complaining about the lack of snow proves once again you have to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Weve got snow, more is on the way, and it...
Posted on 3/15/13 at 10:41 AM
These twins are fast! Ranked among the state's best.
By Lori Mork lmork@echopress.com Bethany and MeganHasz finished thirdand sixth respectivelyat the State Class AAcross country meet. Cardinal freshman BethanyHasz set a new personal besttime of 14...
Posted on 11/8/12 at 2:40 PM
Golfing at the China Country Club
Hello Readers! The 'ole fundraising thermometer for my book project is creeping up near the half-way point. That's a good thing, too, because the clock has ticked past the half-way point of my 30 day ...
Posted on 5/26/12 at 8:33 AM
Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
Just before Christmas, I visited the mayor's office here in Minneapolis. You ever visit your mayor? You might want to try it sometime. :) Here's what happened, and here's a post about advocacy, those ...
Posted on 1/7/12 at 9:33 PM
Apparent rock shortage in canoe country
Thomas Wahlstrom, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer at Tofte focused his enforcement action in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this past week, along with other...
Posted on 8/30/10 at 4:36 PM
Growing Green: Indoor succulent gardens
Looking for a different kind of houseplant or indoor garden? Why not try succulents? Succulents provide interesting geometric forms and textures and require minimal care.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , November 14, 2012
Growing Green: Tips for building your own terrarium
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check the soil moisture every week or so. If the soil is dry to the touch, lightly water with your spray bottle. If you have an enclosed terrarium, remove the lid once a month to reduce condensation.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , November 07, 2012
Annual 'Greenbook' highlights sustainable agriculture innovations
The 2012 edition of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Greenbook is now available. The Greenbook publication highlights the results of innovative products.November 07, 2012
Hasz sisters third, sixth at State Class AA meet
November 03, 2012
Growing Green: Indoor gardening - Try growing these plants
The killing frost hit our flowers hard, and our growing season is officially over. With a sigh of relief, I look forward to the quieter days of garden planning and placing our seed orders for next year.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 31, 2012
State fair results for Douglas County 4-H members
October 24, 2012
WCA cross country: Fernholz leads WCA runners in Park Rapids
The West Central Area boys and girls ran to sixth and seventh place, respectively, at the Park Rapids Invitational cross country meet Monday.October 19, 2012
Growing Green: management of pantry pests - locate the source
I love to bake in the fall and was all set to make oatmeal cookies the other day but found my oatmeal container full of adult moths and various-sized larvae. Yuck!By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 17, 2012
Growing Green: Protect your trees and shrubs from winter injury
In April and May, I get many calls from distressed homeowners concerned about trees and shrubs that did not fare well during the treacherous winter months. Many of these plants are suffering from cold damage such as sun scald, dieback, root injury and frost heaving. A few cultural practices now can help prevent such often irrecoverable damage from occurring.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 10, 2012
Organic farmers, processors certification rebate deadline is October 31
Minnesota organic farmers and processors have until October 31 to apply for this year’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.October 10, 2012
Organic certification cost share program now accepting applications
Minnesota organic farmers and processors can now apply for a rebate of up to 75 percent of the cost of their organic certification.October 03, 2012
Growing Green: Bedbugs make big comeback in Douglas County
Such an odd summer comes with all sorts of new experiences for the gardener and homeowner. Bugs and disease have exploded in our gardens and in our homes. Summer travel in planes, buses and hotel stays have brought home some unwanted intruders to some Douglas County homeowners: bedbugs.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , October 03, 2012
Out and About - Ploughshare Farm
October 03, 2012
Growing Green: Putting your garden to bed
Fall is a bittersweet time of beginnings and endings. Bright yellow school buses abound as children start a brand new school year. Rose bushes burst with their last colorful blossoms; tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers are plentiful; and my kitchen is filled with the mixed aromas of spaghetti sauce, drying tomatoes and salsa.By Robin Trott, U of M Extension Educator , September 26, 2012
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