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Reporter, Editor | Home+Garden | Homes

Phone: 612-673-4784

Kim Palmer covers architecture, design, décor, gardening, landscaping and home-related lifestyle trends. She also blogs for Homegirls and Greengirls on StarTribune.com.
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April frost threatens Minnesota apple crop

Minnesota's apple growers are on edge after two nights of below-freezing temperatures, threatening the delicate buds that formed weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to this year's balmy March.

Updated: April 11, 2012, - 11:06 AM

Ready for spring?

The early arrival of warm weather means you can get a jump-start on lawn work and gardening chores. Just don't plant tomatoes yet.

Updated: April 10, 2012, - 07:07 PM

A guy-friendly makeover

A designer restyles a home from feminine and frilly to masculine-friendly.

Updated: April 09, 2012, - 11:49 AM

Urban gardeners team up to grow

City dwellers who want to grow their own food can find support and low-cost supplies through neighborhood hubs.

Updated: April 06, 2012, - 03:00 PM

Arboretum raises admission fee to $12

As of April 1, the daily admission fee is now $12, up from $9. (Ages 12 and under will still be admitted free.)

Updated: April 03, 2012, - 03:26 PM

Redefining the 'empty nest'

When young adult children move back to the family home, both generations need new rules of engagement.

Updated: March 27, 2012, - 04:27 PM

Outdoor chore do's and don'ts

Our "unprecedented" early spring leaves homeowners in a quandary: Spring into action? Or put on the brakes?

Updated: March 23, 2012, - 08:01 PM

Governor’s Residence: The people’s house

It's made news and welcomed newsmakers -- from Jack Nicholson to Al Gore. Now the Governor's Residence is 100, and ready to celebrate.

Updated: March 17, 2012, - 06:23 PM

Nesting: Style shifts ahead?

The latest looks for kitchens and baths: Cherry is trending down, glass trending up, and gray coming on strong in a national survey. But what's hot here?

Updated: March 17, 2012, - 10:49 AM