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MOMSTAR Snow Blows: Concrete Care for Winter
My husband spent about four hours clearing snow from the sidewalks and driveway last night. He's kind of a freak about it. But, he says, it's important to take care of the underlying concrete to pre...
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Stretching dollars is strategy for shoppers at thrift shops 
Thrift shops are nonprofit organizations raising money for the agencies that sponsor them. They exist on donations from the public, and in many cases, they keep going with volunteer help.
By Marilyn Hagerty , June 12, 2010
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N.D. calls on gardeners to get local produce on food pantries' shelves
The state has kicked off an ambitious drive to whisk locally grown produce to food pantry shelves, where non-perishables still hold sway. Church groups, community gardens, novice growers and entire communities have pledged to pitch in.
By Mila Koumpilova , June 07, 2010
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PRAIRIE GARDENER: Weird run of weather has gardeners asking, what’s next?
Weather-wise, this spring has been one big roller-coaster ride. While the winter was relatively normal according to Red River Valley standards (typical snow, cold and three big storms) March brought an unusual warm-up.
By Darrel Koehler , June 06, 2010
PRAIRIE GARDENER: Tomatoes make the garden
There are few summer moments that equal picking that first ripe tomato and eating it right in the garden. Little wonder tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in the home garden.
They can be sliced, diced or just eaten off the vine. The sun-warmed fruit, its pungent aroma and juices that often run down your chin, make this truly the red orb of summer.
May 30, 2010
Challenge: Reporter vs. the Web on 'going green' questions
I recently accepted a challenge from ask.com who saw an earlier article I did on finding companies that do no harm. They e-mailed me their "going green top 10 questions" and their answers and suggested I try to find answers, too. So here are my findings and ask.com's.
By Linda J. Johnson , May 23, 2010
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PRAIRIE GARDENER: Apples
Back in the early 1900s, apples were a big deal, says David Bedford, a scientist in the apple-breeding program at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul.
By Darrel Koehler , May 23, 2010
PRAIRIE GARDENER: Azaleas
Azaleas are said to be the showy shrubs that light up the landscape. In spring, you will find them in bloom in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains in the southeast portion of the country. You will also find them in the Pacific Northwest and along the Pacific Coast.
By Darrel Koehler , May 16, 2010
PRAIRIE GARDENER: Early spring brings a bounty of garden treats
Our early spring means we can enjoy such treats from our garden, such as rhubarb, asparagus and others, for a longer time. The most popular treat probably is rhubarb which survives our winters easily and brings forth a tasty harvest soon after the snow melts.
By Darrel Koehler , May 09, 2010
DARREL KOEHLER: Public garden plots are springing up all around town
Gardeners who don’t have space for a garden or who live in apartments, townhouses or condos, will be able grow their own vegetables this year. Garden plots will be available on the south and west sides of Grand Forks and possibly elsewhere.
By Darrel Koehler , May 02, 2010
FACES AND PLACES: Passion for plants
Taking a plant tour with Roger Wagner is an education. The retired University of Crookston horticulture professor and still owner of Wagner’s Landscaping near Fisher, Minn., teaches as he walks and talks, explaining how he grafted this apple tree or when he seeded that flat of petunias. Along the way, Wagner stops to show employees Katy Diers and Kaarina Knisely how to re-pot a Kangaroo Apple plant, explaining that the lower leaves should be buried in soil.
May 01, 2010
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Is spring cleaning hazardous to your health?
Spring is here and with it comes the traditional bout of spring cleaning, but what do you know about avoiding toxic cleaning chemicals or handling the hazards in dust? Test your cleaning credentials with our quiz!
By Emily Main , April 25, 2010
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Swap 'til you drop
Recently, on Facebook, a friend suggested that since there's already enough stuff in the world companies should just stop manufacturing things and everybody should trade what they already have. There is something to be said for the fact we all have enough stuff when you look at the tons of solid waste we dispose of every day. And, in fact, a key point to making smart consumer choices is to influence the way items are manufactured, encouraging cleaner production processes and the use of more recyclable (not to mention least-toxic) materials.
By Paul McRandle , April 18, 2010
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Herald annual rummage sale set for April 30
You might not think it, but shopping at rummage sales and donating to thrift stores are way greener than recycling.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , April 18, 2010
Before the well runs dry
When I bathed as a young child, my grandmother took it upon herself at times to let me know that the nurses in the first World War washed up with only a cup of water. This seemed so outlandish I immediately dismissed it, especially since she might make me try it. But now you don't have to suffer the deprivations of war or live on Cyprus or Malta, island nations that have drained their aquifers, to worry about water.
By Paul McRandle , April 04, 2010
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Ancient elixir in our homes
Vinegar.
A jug of white vinegar sits in my cupboard, along with some cider and specialty vinegars. It's a safe bet that you've got some vinegar, too.
As I added a cup of white vinegar to a load of laundry to treat mildew, it occurred to me that this humble liquid _ that sits in the dark and can be bought for pennies an ounce _ probably deserves better. It's a versatile, powerful liquid with quite a distinguished history.
By Karen Youso , March 14, 2010
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