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Program seeds a path to healing

Working with plants can do more than lift the spirits. It can be an effective therapy for many chronic diseases.

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Wayne Austreng of Coon Rapids shot his rhododendron leaves and buds showing the colors of fall last October.
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Lights! Camera! Landscape!

After: a French-inspired retreat

HGTV's "Landscape Smart" crew turned an eyesore into an enchanting French retreat in a Minneapolis couple's back yard.

Tips for dividing perennials

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Spring is a great time to divide perennials. Home and Garden Editor Connie Nelson demonstrates some different techniques.

Divine Design: Basement transformation

After: Patterned panels and luxe style

How Candice Olson of HGTV's "Divine Design" turned a blah basement into a luxe lair for entertaining.

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Be eagle-eyed to indentify hawk

It's exciting to see a hawk, especially while one is hunting, but distinguishing one hawk from another can be difficult, even for experienced birders.

Photo right: Red-shouldered hawk in flight

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Improve the soil in your garden beds now

Improving the soil in your garden beds now will make for beautiful flowers and productive vegetable plants. Home and Garden Editor Connie Nelson demonstrates how easy it is.

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2 key plant sales this weekend

Two of the biggest spring plant sales are this weekend. But be prepared: They’re likely to be mob scenes. Here’s what you need to know before you go.


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Chickens: Show me da bugs!

Turns out, I’m not the only one at my house who’s eager to dig in the dirt. The chickens want to be scratching outdoors. Having outgrown the basement bathroom, they are now housed in the garage in four giant dog crates. I think of it as a staging area for their final move to the [...]

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