A Custom Sauna Brings Year-Round Warmth to Northern Minnesota
Photos by Shot By SchultzYou can see, feel, and hear it. But can you say it? “I might be saying it wrong, ‘löyly.’ In Finnish, it’s the steam that rises off a sauna’s hot...
Horta Culture: Gardening Made Simple
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Culture | a way of life, intangible elements of our social life, gathering, artful outdoor living, the world as...
Cottage Grove Garden Grown From the Heart
Photos by Andrea Rugg“For me, it’s not about keeping things alive—it’s about keeping them beautiful,” says Myra Peterson, discussing the elaborate flower garden that surrounds her Cottage Grove home. She was also, I’m sure,...
Planting Trees for Pollinators: An Arborist’s Advice
Photos courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co. Pollinator Week 2025 (June 16-22) is in full swing, and gardeners everywhere are talking about the best flowers, herbs, and native plants to attract bees, butterflies,...
Ace Hardware Unveils Ace YardRx
Photos courtesy of Ace HardwareNo more standing in the hardware store aisle trying to decode fertilizer labels or wondering if it’s too early to seed—Ace YardRx, a new subscription service from Ace Hardware, takes...
Growing Season: Tips & Tricks From Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteers
Anyone, no matter their experience level, can grow a successful garden with just a little planning. When it comes to gardening, understanding your environment and growing space is essential. Here, Hennepin County Master Gardener...
Sarah’s Cottage Creations’ Tips for a Beautiful Backyard This Spring
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Grow Your Own Flowers“Instagram influencers are leading the trend for fresh flowers in the home and in the garden,” Buerkley says. “This phenomenon is fueled by the fact that most flowers in the...
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Amid the Wild and the Planned
Photos by Farm Kid Studios With a long family history of summer weekends on Red Cedar Lake in Wisconsin, a St. Paul couple decided to enjoy their retirement among the woods, water, and wildlife they...
Backyard Splendor
Photos by Andrea Rugg A blank slate. That’s how Allen Sommerfeld describes the backyard of the New Hope rambler he and his husband, Max Wojtanowicz, bought in 2018, the year they married. Spacious and flat...
Outside In & Inside Out
Photos by Andrea Rugg “This house was just a little tan brick box when we bought it,” says homeowner and gardener Bette Fenton. “We have added on, remodeled, and grown it, and the gardens have...
The Singing Garden: A Backyard Sanctuary for Birds & Blooms
Photos by Andrea RuggOff a quiet street in the western suburbs is a quieter cul-de-sac. At its shaded and circular end, you’ll hear black-capped chickadees singing to their sweeties. And you might hear a...
2024 Landscaping Trend Predictions With Yardscapes Inc.
Photos by SpacecraftingWith the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying...
‘Perennial Ceremony’ Cultivates Connections With the Earth
Photos courtesy of University of Minnesota Press Where does the food we consume come from? What role do we play in caring for Mother Earth? How can we be good relatives to the land,...
Expert Column: Attracting Pollinators
Photos courtesy of Elaina MossWe all love our honeybees and monarch butterflies. We know they are in decline and wonder how we can help. The truth is, though, that honeybees and monarchs (while iconic)...
2025 Landscaping Trend Predictions With Southview Design
Did you know winter is the ideal time to start planning your landscaping project? Working with a landscape designer during the colder months ensures your plans are ready to be implemented as soon as...
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