They call themselves “adventurists.” Kate and Tony Becker grab every chance they can to lace up their hiking boots, toss their gear in the Jeep and...
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Mums the Word
October isn’t too late for flowers. Even if the first things that comes to mind are pumpkins, don’t forget flowers. What pairs well with pumpkins?...
Give Gardens and Planters a Pick-me-up with These Seasonal Swap-outs
The hot days in August always seem to take summer annuals to a point of exhaustion. Have you ever thought about swapping out your summer annuals...
A Love for Organic Elements Makes a Lively Garden Unique and Beloved
Mark and Cathy Sackett’s backyard is teeming with life. With three dogs, koi fish, bubbling fountains, wildflowers, bees, hummingbirds and the...
Master Bedroom and Bathroom Go from Redo to Retreat
For some Maple Grove homeowners, their master bedroom and bathroom were in dire need of renovation, structurally and in spirit. A home’s kitchen...
Learn More about Mother Nature’s Gift: The Coneflower
It’s obvious the coneflower, or echinacea, with its show-stopping color, is hard to miss in any garden, but it also benefits the wildlife all summer...
Consider These Three Things to Tackle around the House This Month
The glorious sun has finally broken through the clouds to stream through the windows and reveal … dust. “We’ve been inside for six months of winter....
The Garden Path of Kids’ Curiosity
Local elementary schools grow plants and spark interest. Not so long ago, Maple Grove’s youngsters were well acquainted with rakes, hoes and other...
Expert Insight on What to Do Now That Ash Trees Are Dubious
An emerald ash borer recently came to town and realized how good we have it here in the Northwest quadrant of the Twin Cities. Soon he called his...
Nature Lovers’ Retreat
From asters to zinnias, gnomes and monarch butterflies, this Maple Grove garden is alive with beauty and enchantment. When Kathleen and Rich...
Black-eyed Susan Steals the Show This Summer If Planted Early
In the language of flowers, black-eyed Susan symbolizes justice. And they deserve a bit of justice on their own. As a member of the eye-catching...
Remodeler David Vinje Transforms a Maple Grove Kitchen
At 24, David Vinje was building his own home on the weekends. Now, with over 11 years in the business, Vinje transforms the suburban homes of others...
Restoration and Repair for a Better-looking Home
Call it a reckoning of the season. When the drab of winter softens into the pastel of spring, some home repair or maintenance might be in order....
Diana Straate Marks the Changes in Her Garden During Every Season
As you approach the Straate home, you can’t help but notice the two-tier fountain, front and center of the brown brick two-story home. All four...
Keller Williams’ Relocation Department Makes Relocating a Positive Experience
Relocation manager Tammy Chevalier and relocation director Liz Parker are the masterminds behind real estate franchise Keller William’s relocation...
Inside Kyle Simonson’s Beautiful Home
A peek inside Kyle Simonson's Eagle Lake home. For Kyle Simonson, local business owner and nationally renowned beauty maven, beauty comes in many...
Good Questions for Jason DeRusha
WCCO-TV reporter and blogger-about-town and his wife Alyssa call Maple Grove home. Jason DeRusha is a familiar face in downtown Minneapolis, thanks...
