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 Duluth garden program to begin distributing squash seeds this week 
They shouldn’t be planted until June, but the Duluth Community Garden Program will start distributing squash seeds this week.
By News Tribune staff , May 05, 2013
Eh? Rose-raising Tuesday
Well, it better not snow after Tuesday. That’s when the tender roses are to be raised at the Duluth Rose Garden. And you don’t have to be rose savvy to help with the annual ritual from 3-6 p.m.
By News Tribune staff , April 27, 2013
Eh? 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.
By News Tribune staff , April 27, 2013
Is your deck damaged from the winter season?
An erratic winter season for the Twin Ports — featuring repeated thawing and refreezing, along with a late-season burst of snow — may have done more damage than just creating ice dams and potholes. It may have also taken a toll on your deck.
By Andrew M. Hunt , April 06, 2013
Personalizing the paint schemes in your home
If the paint is peeling off your walls, or if you’re just tired of looking at the same old, drab walls day in and day out, now might be the right time to look at repainting the interior of your home. And it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
By Ayesha Khan , April 06, 2013
It's time for spring cleaning - just don't overdo it
It might seem like it took forever for spring to arrive in the Twin Ports this year, but it’s here now and spring cleaning is the top priority on many to-do lists.
By StatePoint Media , April 06, 2013
Tree sale highlights importance of protecting land from erosion
After a flood that washed out yards, streambanks and public spaces throughout Duluth, Judy Gibbs is hoping residents will get serious about planting trees this spring.
By Tom Olsen , April 06, 2013
Duluth's ex-city gardener Kasper lands new job at Engwalls
Engwalls garden center has hired the man previously behind the city of Duluth’s standout gardens, including Enger Park, the Rose Garden and the Civic Center gardens.
By Candace Renalls , April 02, 2013
Saplings from Anne Frank tree take root in U.S.
Saplings from the chestnut tree that stood as a symbol of hope for Anne Frank as she hid from the Nazis for two years in Amsterdam are being distributed to 11 locations in the United States as part of a project that aims to preserve her legacy and promote tolerance.
By Associated Press report , March 23, 2013
Discovery of stink bug in Duluth may mean problems for Northland homes, crops
Its name is no joke. The brown marmorated stink bug really does give off a stink when disturbed. Even more disturbing: It’s been discovered in St. Louis County for the first time.
By Jana Hollingsworth , March 16, 2013
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