By Meleah Maynard, Hennepin County Master Gardener Most every commercial potting mix contains sphagnum peat moss because it’s a good, lightweight, organic amendment that improves drainage, as well as water retention and air circulation. The downside to peat moss is that it isn’t a sustainable resource. Peat moss is the decomposing remains of living sphagnum moss,

Make your next event more fun! Birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, wedding receptions, you name it. Meleah can perform as a soloist, with a group, or include a group lesson for your guests. Musicians and drummers are also available. The most common comment on Meleah’s performance is, “You look like you are having fun.” That is […]

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Written by Hennepin County Master Gardener Meleah Maynard If you want to kill a whole mess of weeds and/or a patch of ugly turf grass to start a new garden, there’s no better way to start than with the lasagna method. Also known as sheet mulching, the lasagna method is a back-saving strategy that kills unwanted

A new year is always a good time to try something new. We always think about our health at this time of year and look for some inspiration to start a new activity or rev up one we already have. Have you ever thought about trying a Belly Dance class? I think this might be […]

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Mostar is a city located in Bosnia, and is an easy drive from Dubrovnik. As we drove across the border, the transition was dramatic - from the Latin alphabet to the Cyrillic; from beautiful coastal buildings to houses that were still pockmarked with bullets or fully shelled. Pictured here is the Old Bridge (Stari Most). It was destroyed in 1993 during the war, much to the dismay of many. However, in 2004 the bridge was rebuilt and stands today as a beacon of hope for the future of this war-torn country.

Make your next event more fun! Birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, wedding receptions, you name it. Meleah can perform as a soloist, with a group, or include a group lesson for your guests. Musicians and drummers are also available. The most common comment on Meleah’s performance is, “You look like you are having fun.” That is […]

Simple, 10-ingredient Banh Mi-inspired spring rolls with crispy baked tofu, quick pickled veggies, and an easy vinegar dipping sauce. So fresh, quick, and filling.

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Remember when it was January and you lived in your Snuggie because it was 18 degrees outside and you were basically dead inside? Well, I've got good news for you. The weather is changing, and it will be spring in a few days. That means we have just…