Category Archives: gardening

Cool and Creative Container Gardens

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

Local Renegade Gardener™ Don Engebretson calls containers “the throw pillows of exterior design.” Don gave class attendees a thorough and illuminating hands-on demonstration when he taught “Crafting Cool & Creative Containers Seminar” at the Hedberg Nursery near Stillwater on Saturday, May 15. Continue reading →

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Bogs, Ponds and Waterfalls – Oh My!

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Earlier this spring, I spent a couple days learning how to build a bog/pond and a bog/pondless waterfall alongside a dozen amazing contractors. Led by one of the premier Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) pond builders in the state, Glenn Koppin … Continue reading →

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Rainwater Harvesting

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

Last month when we had our annual January thaw I noticed the low spots in my backyard where run off tends to pool. Drainage issue? Sure. Solution? There are several. I’m keenly interested in one that not only prevents swampiness, … Continue reading →

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