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
HEALTHY TIDBITS 
THIS WOMAN WRITES Kitchen Failures -- Sometimes They're Delicious
This weekend, the Son and Heir was indescribably excited about making Gjetost (yay-toast), a Norwegian "cheese" produced by simmering whey for 12 hours until it reduces to a creamy, caramelized concoc...
Posted on 3/21/13 at 2:50 PM
PEACE GARDEN MAMA II faith & family fridays: bilbo's back!
[On occasion, Peace Garden Mama will include a bit of my newspaper work, published mainly Saturdays in The Forum, reprinted here with permission.] Living Faith: And just like Bilbo Baggins, we're of...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 1:05 AM
Mel Gibson sells Malibu compound for $9.26 million 
It took more than two years and several price cuts, but a compound in Malibu owned by now-divorced couple Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore Gibson has sold for $9,261,250. The property had been listed in March 2010 at $14.5 million.
By Lauren Beale , October 07, 2012
Rhode Island man sets record with 1-ton pumpkin
Organizers of a fair in northeastern Massachusetts say a Rhode Island man has set a new world record with the first pumpkin ever to weigh more than a ton.
By Associated Press report , September 30, 2012
Measures you can take to reduce stormwater runoff at your home
While governments wrestle with managing stormwater runoff on a big scale, homeowners can make their own dents in the problem by capturing or diverting stormwater.
By Mary Beth Breckenridge , September 30, 2012
Small-space dwellers extol virtues of living well in tiny homes
If New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has his way, the city soon will have far more tiny apartments to accommodate a burgeoning need for smaller, cheaper living spaces.
By Tina Susman , September 30, 2012
Jury acquits Minnesota farmer accused of violating state's restrictions on raw milk
A Minnesota man charged with violating the state's restrictions on raw milk sales was acquitted Thursday in what he and his supporters called a victory for consumer freedom.
By Associated Press report , September 20, 2012
Home Q&A: Is it worth adding a dehumidifier?
By Alan J. Heavens , September 20, 2012
Home and Garden: Ohio cottage blends old charm, modern design
When Ramona and F. Eugene Smith were house-hunting in the mid-1950s, they wanted something different from the cookie-cutter Cape Cods and ranch homes that were sprouting across the country.
By Mary Beth Breckenridge , September 17, 2012
Frost advisory issued for much of the Northland for tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for much of the Northland for the overnight hours tonight, as temperatures may fall into the low to mid-30s across much of the region.
By News Tribune staff , September 13, 2012
Home Q&A: No matter what they do, hornets keep coming back
Question: Every year wasps and hornets come into our house. We tried putting a screen on the chimney and sealing the recessed lighting, but they still come.
By Alan J. Heavens , September 06, 2012
Fungal disease that attacks basil found in Minnesota garden
Minnesota gardeners who grow basil for cooking should be aware of a new fungal disease that attacks the herb.
By Associated Press report , September 05, 2012
Residents in central U.S. are finding that drought is damaging their homes
Carol DeVaughan assumed her suburban St. Louis home was simply settling when cracks appeared in the walls. When she noticed huge gaps between her fireplace and ceiling, and that her family room was starting to tilt, she knew she had bigger problems.
By Associated Press report , August 31, 2012
'Timeshare Backyard' is oasis in New York City — at $100 an hour
The first sign that something strange is happening on Ludlow Street is the fence, which is decidedly out of place amid a cluster of city buildings. Peer through its holes and things get even more confusing: Is that a backyard? In the middle of Manhattan? Yes, yes it is. And it's yours to rent for just $100 an hour.
By Associated Press report , August 09, 2012
Paralyzed by fall, Northland botanist determined to continue work he loves
Josh Horky was paralyzed this year in a fall from a tree where he was seeking "witches' broom" plant samples. It was a crushing blow for someone whose job is to be outside, but he's determined to continue the work he loves.
By Jana Hollingsworth , July 29, 2012
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