Kim Palmer
Reporter | Home+Garden
Phone: 612-673-4784
E-mail: kpalmer@startribune.com
Kim Palmer covers home design, home-based lifestyle trends, gardening and collecting for the Home & Garden section.
Recent content from Kim Palmer
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Home again
Nostalgia and a soft housing market are motivating some Twin Citians to return to their childhood home -- and make it their own.
Jul 8, 2008 -
Romancing the garden
Gardens stir the senses in a primal way, which can be a powerful aphrodisiac. But even if reckless abandon isn't on your agenda, a garden can still add romance to your life.
Jun 25, 2008 -
Modern, minimal and at home with nature
A bold, award-winning house in Deephaven looks nothing like its neighbors but still manages to fit right in.
Jun 17, 2008 -
Homegrown heats up
A shaky economy, concerns about food safety and an urge to reconnect with the land have spurred a new generation of gardeners to grow their own vegetables.
Jun 4, 2008 -
Peonies strut their stuff
The traditional garden flower, which is "perfectly suited" for Minnesota, will showcase its latest offshoots at this weekend's national show and convention.
Jun 3, 2008 -
Part one: Raising chickens
Chickens aren't just for barnyards anymore. Back-yard coops are popping up in cities and suburbs nationwide as more urbanites decide that raising their own eggs is a good thing. But some of their neighbors aren't so sure.
Jun 3, 2008 -
The bold standard
At first glance, this year's designer showcase home looks like a painstakingly restored period piece. But there's a surprise inside.
May 21, 2008 -
Tree talk
If you don't know a conifer from a catalpa, here's help: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trees and Shrubs" (Alpha Books, $19.95). Co-author Josh Plunkett, a Minneapolis arborist with Top Notch Treecare, gets to the root of some lofty landscape topics.
May 20, 2008 -
A greener showcase
Beautiful decor isn't the only thing on display at the ASID Showcase Home. This year, it's also a place to pick up green design ideas.
May 20, 2008 -
Before & After: Kitchen makeover
A split-level house in Chanhassen gets a family-friendly kitchen and dining-room makeover.
May 6, 2008
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