Guide to Rochester Area Nurseries and Greenhouses
I was recently asked where some of my favorite nurseries and greenhouses are for filling up my pots, and I’d like to share them with you!...
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7 Memberships We Love in Rochester, MN
We've got 7 great Rochester-area memberships that give the gift of experiences and memory-making all year long!...
Now OPEN! Nature Center at Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
The new Nature Center Exhibit Hall has expanded live animal displays, educational exhibits about the geology, plant life, and animal life in SE Minnesota, and plenty of place for exploring...
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
by Heather
Here's a simple spring scavenger hunt that I've compiled. Our contributor Kelly has created a printable for you, to make it easy and enjoyable....
Local Roots: 6 Places to Shop for Houseplants
Find some adorable replacements, hearty hard-to-kill varieties, or add some delicate color to your home or office with houseplants from one of these great local stores....
Checking Out Fresh at the Seed Library
by Lucy Baril
What is a Seed Library? Well it’s a beautiful program that allows you to check out seeds that you can plant to grow your own food....
8 Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring in Rochester
If your family is like mine, your hearts ache to just be outside, and to take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feels of Spring....
10 Ways to Make the Most of the In-Between Season
In this in-between time--not quite done with winter, and not fully spring--there are still a lot of ways to enjoy this weird middle season....
Grown with Love: Bringing Back the Family Victory Garden
by Juanita
It's time for a victory garden! As a family, we've harvested good food and valuable life lessons from our vegetable garden....
Building Shared Experiences: You won’t Egret it
Robin in the rain you’re such a saucy fellow Robin in the rain mind your socks of yellow -Raffi In Minnesota, spotting the rotund orange-yellow bellies of the Robin is...