GARDEN
THE DIRT Thwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 3:46 PM
STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS Grow Congdon Park school garden
Congdon Park Elementary School is in the running for a Seeds of Change grant that will help support its community-based garden. The voting takes place on Facebook. If the school is among the top 50 i...
Posted on 4/27/13 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS Plaza gets Engwalls greenhouse
The Burger King block headed for redevelopment at 21st Avenue East and London Road in Duluth has its costs. Like the Engwalls satellite greenhouse that has set up shop on the corner in late spring and...
Posted on 4/24/13 at 4:17 PM
HEALTHY TIDBITS 
HUNGRY FOR LIFE State plans gypsy moth informational open houses in St. Louis County 
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will host four open houses in St. Louis County to discuss the environmental threat of gypsy moths and treatment plans for infestations in the area.
By News Tribune staff , February 07, 2013
Freezing pipes can be prevented this winter
The temperatures are dropping, but the snow is nowhere in sight. That combination is wreaking havoc on pipes in many Northland homes this winter.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Indoor air quality: Protect your home from what you can't see
Duluth is well-known for its turn-of-the-century homes and historic buildings, which usually aren’t the most energy-efficient structures, so it’s not surprising that so many residents are going green.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Ice dam myths
The Institute for Business & Home Safety offers the following information about common misconceptions regarding ice dams.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Homeowners warned about destructive ice dams
Northlanders are used to insulating their windows, shoveling their sidewalks and navigating slippery surfaces every winter. But another hazard that’s often overlooked looms directly overhead.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Five ways to take your home from bleak to chic this winter
There are some easy ways to cozy up your home with some chic and affordable finds to suit your family's lifestyle and your design style, all the while keeping your home warm.
By Budgeteer News staff , January 27, 2013
Column: Got squash? Wiisini daa!
The “One Vegetable One Community” program’s 2013 Vegetable of the Year selection is squash, which is indigenous to the western hemisphere and believed to be the oldest-cultivated food in North America.
By Linda LeGarde Grover , January 05, 2013
And the winner is … squash
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Squash, following in the footsteps of kale and beets, is the 2013 Vegetable of the Year, the Duluth Community Garden Program (DCGP) recently announced.
By Tom Olsen , January 05, 2013
Free holiday tree recycling available in Northland
Free holiday tree recycling is available at a number of sites in St. Louis and Carlton counties.
By News Tribune staff , January 05, 2013
Minneapolis' 'Mary Tyler Moore house' is on the market
It's been a very, very long time since a big house with a sweeping front porch in south Minneapolis was prominently featured in the opening credits of the 1970s sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." But there are plenty of fans who remember it - and it's on the market.
By Jim Buchta , December 21, 2012
Home Q&A: Would metal or wood be better to cover radiators?
Q: I want to cover my hot-water radiators so they will look more decorative, but I’ve received three different contractor opinions on how to proceed.
By Alan J. Heavens , October 07, 2012
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