Category Archives: entertainment
Recipes to Rock Your World
Outdoor living doesn’t stop with a little frost. Heck, up here in the North Country we shovel pathways to the grill, firepit, hockey rink – snow and windchill are part of our winter outdoor living style. So here are three recipes to enjoy year round – outdoors, of course! Continue reading
Just Add Fire
For many of us, cooking outdoors is a summertime ritual. Spring, fall and winter activity, for that matter. Our options for cooking have expanded in recent years from a simple grill to elaborate outdoor kitchens with everything a chef could want to create culinary masterpieces. Or just cook a really great meal that family and friends enjoy. In this article we’ll explore some popular outdoor cooking options. Continue reading
Less Lawn – #1 Trend in Gardening
According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, reduced lawn has recently been identified as a top trend in landscaping. “Each year we get more and more customers who are interested in converting some of their front and/or back yard into a native garden area,” says Rose Brabender, Nursery Specialist at Hedberg Nursery in Stillwater. Continue reading
True Grit
I saw the new Coen brothers film, True Grit, the other night (thumbs up) and got to thinking about the role landscaping plays in movies. Continue reading
Winter Wishing Time
Chase away the winter blahs and get fired up for next spring by watching two videos from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association’s 2010 awards. Continue reading
Experiencing the Eco Experience
The twelve best days of summer are here, in my opinion. The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing, with rides and barkers, livestock and everything-on-a-stick. Part of the fun of the fair, for me, has always been seeing what’s new. This year’s Eco Experience delights me by showing not only what’s new in sustainable building, landscaping, energy and transportation, it brings it together at the community level. Continue reading
Eagle Lake Mini Golf Course Not Your Typical Putt Putt
Eagle Lake Regional Park features three golf courses that are perfect for beginner golfers to learn the game or more experienced golfers to take in a social round. The new mini golf course features 18 holes that are fun and challenging. No windmills or clowns here, instead you’ll test your skills reading tricky greens studded with chunks of stone. Limestone is the dominant design feature of this mini golf course. Limestone edging borders each hole, and limestone outcroppings serve as accents, seats and obstacles. Continue reading