The dirt: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum holiday and free greens workshops.

November 26, 2013 at 8:42PM
Poinsettia tree at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Poinsettia tree at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Holiday spirit

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum kicks off "Making Spirits Bright" events Friday with a 20-foot-tall tree composed of more than 500 poinsettias in the Oswald Visitor Center. It's crowned with a sculpted glass tree-topper created by artist Craig Mitchell Smith. Other holiday events continuing through Jan. 5 include live music in the Great Hall, decorating demonstrations, Ladies Night Out, Holiday Teas, Auxiliary Holiday Sale, book signings and photos with Santa. Admission is $12 for ages 13 and up; free for members and ages 12 and under. 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska. For a schedule, visit www.arboretum.umn.edu or call 952-443-1400.

Going green

Not sure how to drape your railings, mantels, entry and dinner table with fresh greens? Gertens pros can help at free holiday decorating workshops, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 7, 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights. To register, call 651-450-1501.

LYNN UNDERWOOD

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