Kim Palmer

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.

Recent content from Kim Palmer

Prison gardens: Cultivating change

Minnesota inmates find that gardening together sows seeds of self-improvement. Now, with a new state law, produce may be sprouting at other prisons.

Updated: September 22, 2012, - 12:29 PM

Tomato time is running out

Here's what to do if you still have tomatoes on the vine.

Updated: September 21, 2012, - 02:26 PM

Young home buyers seek 'walkability'

Folks are willing to pay a premium for city living, with its nearby coffee shops, restaurants and stores.

Updated: September 21, 2012, - 12:53 PM

Neighbors grow side by side

North Side neighbors join forces to rebuild and expand a community garden where children learn agricultural and entrepreneurial skills.

Updated: September 18, 2012, - 10:29 PM

Labor of love

After a multigenerational makeover, a family home is ready for its next chapter.

Updated: September 15, 2012, - 03:36 PM

Enchanted with fairy gardens

Fairy gardening is casting its spell on local landscapes as a way to make the most of small spaces -- and to charm the grandkids.

Updated: September 05, 2012, - 11:09 AM

Historic homes open their doors

The Summit Hill House Tour is one of the most popular historic home tours in the nation. This year, it's offering something new -- times two.

Updated: September 01, 2012, - 01:04 PM

Cordwood makes a comeback

An old building method is finding new fans who appreciate its rustic look, eco-friendly features and thrifty character.

Updated: August 27, 2012, - 09:13 AM

Party host is queen of themes

A retired kindergarten teacher now channels her creativity into hosting pull-out-the-stops theme parties for her neighbors.

Updated: August 14, 2012, - 04:06 PM

The "Queen of Themes" hostess tips

Want to throw a great party without going broke?

Updated: August 14, 2012, - 02:41 PM

Result Per Page
  • 67°
  • 78/68
  • Mostly Cloudy

The Drive: Metro traffic

ADVERTISEMENT

Connect with twitterConnect with facebookConnect with Google+Connect with PinterestConnect with PinterestConnect with RssfeedConnect with email newsletters
Search by category

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT