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How to Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:24 +0000

You probably go to the grocery store once a week, or once every two weeks. Then, when you go to use produce, how angry are you when you pull it out of the fridge and it’s spoiled? Here are a few ways to keep your produce fresh. Onions Now that warmer weather is (hopefully) on [...]

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:56:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Promote Community Gardenening With a Celebration and Tour

Ricky Woods — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:51:59 +0000

Join the Central Minnesota Sustainability Project on Saturday, August 11 for a community garden celebration at two of their community gardens—the Dr. Jim Kelly Garden at CentraCare Health Plaza and Maine Prairie Garden on Maine Prairie Road. The day will kick off with a dedication of the Dr. Jim Kelly Garden at CentraCare Health Plaza [...]

Stearns County Master Gardeners' Plant Sale

Ricky Woods — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:12:11 +0000

What are our local Master Gardeners growing? Find out and get a little bit of what they’ve got for your own place. Stearns County Master Gardeners will be selling their home grown plants this Saturday. The sale takes place at Riverside Park, 1725 Kilian Blvd. SE, in St. Cloud Saturday, May 19th 8:30- 11:30 am [...]

The Roses You Send Send a Message

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:15 +0000

Thinking about sending roses for Valentine's Day? Here's what you should send to send the correct message.

Community Gardening Day Is This Saturday

Peter K — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:15:45 +0000

Grab your trowel, gloves and watering can- This Saturday is Community Gardening Day and SCSU is getting down and dirty in their meticulously maintained, expansive community garden. The event isn’t just limited to Saint Cloud community gardens, it’s a nationwide event.