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Connie Nelson

Team Leader  |  Home+Garden

Phone: 612-673-7087

E-mail: connie.nelson@startribune.com

Connie Nelson is the Home+Garden editor. During the growing season, she produces a weekly podcast, does how-to videos and is part of the Greengirls blog. She also is an anchor/producer for NewsBreak, the weekday webcast on startribune.com.

Recent content from Connie Nelson

• New film reveals the power of plants
  Writers cringe when you say, "I saw your story," because it means you didn't actually read it. But I can say -- with a clear conscience -- that I saw Michael Pollan's book, "The Botany of Desire," because his 2001 bestseller has been brought to the small screen in a two-hour documentary.
  Oct 29, 2009
• Back-yard bounty
  A passionate, learn-as-you-go gardener reaps the fruits of many years of labor in his Edina yard.
  Oct 21, 2009
• Four glorious wreaths
  Whether you're welcoming winter, hailing the holidays or ringing in the new year, wreaths help you celebrate the season and telegraph your sense of style. We asked four local designers to craft creative looks for your front door.Gallery
  Oct 15, 2009
• Do you really need to do it all in the fall?
  Let's take a look at the garden tasks most commonly considered "must-dos" and separate those that are up for discussion from those we just have to buckle down and do.
  Sep 23, 2009
• Explaining the forest through the trees
  Jeff Gillman, a research scientist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota, is known for his myth-busting books. His latest explores the complex relationship between trees and humans.
  Sep 15, 2009
• The fall five
  Instead of including the 40 or 50 things you should do, we've zeroed in on the five chores you really need to do to put your yard and garden to bed. Nightie night!
  Aug 23, 2009
• Fall isn't a blanket excuse to quit mowing
  So, you've got the house buttoned down, the garden put to bed, the lawn mower stowed away. Oops. Not so fast.
  Aug 16, 2009
• Read it & reap
  You don't need to wait until the harvest moon to start harvesting fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs. Our quick-hit guide will help you get the most from your garden.
  Aug 13, 2009
• 'Pandora' frees power of story
  A rip-roaring adventure story that moves from pre-World War I England to the Congo. Populated with eccentric characters, this lively novel is practically a parody of itself -- and that's a good thing.
  Jun 30, 2009
• 'Freya' discovers self, Iceland
  BOOK REVIEW The discovery of a family secret sends a reclusive Icelandic woman on a journey to the past. While well-written and entertaining, the book is not without flaws.
  May 19, 2009

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