PLANT
Autumn bulbs bring spring color
If youre looking for a great pop of color in your garden next spring, take a few minutes to plant some bulbs this fall. Bulbs should be planted when the weather turns cool and nights reach 40 to 50 de...
Posted on 10/1/12 at 3:19 PM
What's looking good
I was out last night and sort of marveling at how many things are blooming and coming up. I got a nice shot of our young but beautiful Red Splendor Crabapple. And a shot of something we discovered ...
Posted on 5/2/12 at 8:42 AM
Made In China
Oh thats probably made in some sweatshop in China! So go the remarks addressing the quality of a product and/or the ethics behind its making. Being half a world away, it's easy to let rumors rule....
Posted on 6/19/11 at 8:40 AM
Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana, the obedient plant. There are two colors, white which is called 'Crown of Snow'. My white ones bloomed in the middle of August. Pink which is called 'Rose Queen'. And yes th...
Posted on 9/26/09 at 6:22 AM
Regional plant swap offered in Wadena
A free, regional plant swap will take place Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Island at the north edge of Wadena.April 21, 2012
Native plant and weed ID workshop offered in Alexandria
So you have planted a shoreland buffer or rain garden full of wonderful native plants, and things have grown, but what are they? How can you tell the difference between desirable plants and unwanted weeds?By Staff Report , June 17, 2011
Farm Service Agency has new acreage reporting process
As Minnesota's producers take to the fields this planting season, Linda Hennen, state executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota, reminds farmers and ranchers of the importance of timely filing a complete and accurate acreage report with the Farm Service Agency.By Staff Report , May 21, 2011
Join Arbor Day Foundation and get 10 trees
Here's a way to get into the mood for spring planting: Join the Arbor Day Foundation and receive 10 trees to plant when the weather turns warm.By Staff Report , January 30, 2011
Owners of New York mills locker, which was lost in fire, hope to reopen soon
By Paul Gregersen , July 31, 2010
Man killed when pinned between two cranes in Grand Forks, N.D
A man at the LM Wind Power plant here died from injuries suffered this morning when he was pinned between two cranes, according to Grand Forks Police.By Archie Ingersoll , July 01, 2010
10 steps to successful vegetable gardening
Extension Educator Bob Olen shared his “10 Tips to Successful Vegetable Gardening” ideas recently after last month’s highly attended conference on growing your own fruits and vegetables.By Jana Peterson , May 16, 2010
City quenches water demand: $3.08 million bid to expand ALP water plant accepted
Construction will begin this summer on an expansion project at the water treatment plant in the city of Alexandria. Bids for the proposed project were accepted at Monday night’s regular city council meeting.By Celeste Beam , May 13, 2009
Ethanol company in Fergus Falls seeks investors here
Otter Tail Ag Enterprises, LCC in Fergus Falls has announced its intent to raise additional capital through its membership or additional investors.February 18, 2009
Power plant decision next week impacts Alexandria
January 09, 2009
Letter - Big Stone II is needed
All of the permits have been secured for the Big Stone II Power Plant in South Dakota. However, a Certificate of Need process for some associated transmission in Minnesota is ongoing.December 25, 2008
Mini-egg plant, Gretel, named vegetable of the year
What does one write about gardening when it’s below zero outside and the only thing I can think about is the line at the post office? Well, the good people at All-America Selections have come to my rescue by announcing their 2009 AAS winners.By By Carrie Barre-LiBaire, Extension Educator , December 23, 2008
Small fire breaks out at Alexandria's 3M plant
The blaze flared up when a spark ignited either some lint or dust while workers were performing routine maintenance, said Plant Manager Dave Lambert.October 10, 2008
3M catches fire
October 07, 2008
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
