Outdoor Living

Photos by Kait EckerWith flowers bursting out of farmers market stalls, it’s hard to not go home with a bunch of blooms. Tiffany Hammond, a certified floral designer, accredited member of the American Institute...

Every planting season, it’s easy to return to our favorites for new annuals and hanging baskets, another round of perennials, and seedlings for the vegetable garden. Whether you shop at your local co-op, neighborhood...

Photos providedLoll Designs is a Duluth-based company that specializes in the design and production of all-weather outdoor furniture and accessories. One of its core values is sustainability, recycling over 88% of its manufacturing waste...

Classes, mini-workshops, and demonstrations to take your garden and landscape to the next level

Photos by Corey GafferSteffanie and Matt Musich had a wish list their city property wasn’t giving them, like solitude from bustling city life, and, well, a functioning garage to park their cars. Before they...

Photos by Andrea RuggEnter Ayla’s backyard through the orange-framed door set into a white breeze-block wall, and your first question will surely be, “Where am I?” Among circular concrete pavers, sparsely planted yucca, prickly...

Photos by Andrea RuggElaina Moss’ yard is an edible landscape, and it’s not just Moss and her family eating. Bees, lacewings, and countless other insects are also welcome diners who, in turn, add value...

A group of friends gather on Madeline Island for a weekend dedicated to outdoor fire, food and good times with those closest to them.

Like any responsible homeowner, you've taken all the precautions you can to get your home in top-notch, winter-proof shape. You re-caulked your windows and doors, replaced your furnace filter, covered your windows in plastic,...

To meet the lot requirements, Christopher Strom Architects had to get creative

Mixing It Up First impressions are everything, so why not make yours unforgettable from the sidewalk? Get creative with your approach to exterior siding selections. Integrate vertical and horizontal options in both wide and narrow...

Amid the chaos of life, we rarely take the time to slow down, stop, and be still, which Minnesota-based Mary Jo Hoffman has long tried to remedy through her blog, STILL. Since 2012, Hoffman...

Photos by Tracy Walsh From the street, there’s just a hint of what’s to come. Lush plantings beneath the river birch and massed containers in the front yard suggest gardeners are nearby—with an eye for...

Photos by Tracy Walsh“I loved all the gardens, from the small containers in front of shops to the large gardens near temples,” says Judy Green, recalling the four years she lived near Tokyo, Japan....

Photo courtesy Adobe StockWe’re already well into autumn, even if temperatures continue to fluctuate 30 degrees. If you haven’t started already, now is the time to put your yard and garden to bed for...

Grow your bug spray, and eat it, too

Photos courtesy Mom's Design BuildAs more homeowners look for ways to increase sustainability in their yards, while introducing more flowers and shrubs to feed the birds and the bees, rain gardens are increasing in...

Photos courtesy of PitchedAlready dreaming of warmer weather? Us too, and that's why Pitched is top of mind.Founders Kenny and Autumn Young had one goal in mind when launching their Twin Cities-based glamping company:...

Photos by Andrea RuggMaybe in the winter, sure, but in the spring, summer, and fall, Mary Shannon has no need for a house number. She could just tell new visitors, “Look for the garden...

We know the Swedes excel in design—Minnesota is loaded with fans of both Swedish folk and modernism. Just in case you can't get enough of it, you can see more virtually: Sweden has hatched...