LOCAL
Controlling apple tree insects
We receive many calls this time of year regarding pest control of fruit trees, mainly apple trees.
The topic today is dill: fresh, frozen or dried
For the past three weeks I have been picking green “fuzzies” in my garden, better known as feathery dill.
Karl Oskar Days coming soon, this year's celebration set for July 6-10
What a spectacular weekend we had weatherwise. The rain stopped just in time for the Veteran’s Memorial ceremony on Saturday.
It’s taken awhile, but local inventor’s light bulb moment beginning to pay off
A while back George Martin of rural Chisago City went fishing near the Canada border with some friends and they found out during game warden inspection one of their walleyes was a little too long for them to have kept.
One of a kind event
Dozens of area Boy Scouts aided in the dedication of the Veterans Memorial in Lindstrom Saturday.
County in spotlight of the state’s highest court for breaking ground on programs
It isn’t often that the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court visits Chisago County
The hardiest roses: disease resistant & fragrant
I've been gardening for 35 years, and for 30 of those years I wouldn't grow roses because they were too much work––
Time for yummy strawberry recipes
I do believe it’s time for some yummy strawberry recipes.
Couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
On a warm June day in 1935, two people were wed at St. Stevens Church in Minneapolis. The streets were noisy with horses and wagons and the clanging of street cars.
Golf outings great way to give back to worthy area causes
I’m sure by now you have heard about the missing teen in Aruba. She was on a trip with other teenage friends to celebrate their graduation from high school.
Time to start looking for rose chafers.
In our attempt to write timely articles, it's time to start looking for rose chafers.
A couple of old-time recipes, plus a rhubarb cake
Guess what––I’ve gotten a couple of “new to me” cookbooks to page through, on loan from a friend, so I’ve been busy copying recipes like crazy.
Call it a fee, but a tax is a tax
Well, what started as a cold and rainy weekend sure took a 180 by the end of the long weekend.
Award-winning plants
The Perennial Plant Association's "2005 Perennial Plant of the Year" title was awarded this year to a plant little known to most gardeners.
