“What temperature is it in North Dakota right now?” my colleagues from around the U.S. ask. In the depths of winter, my reply might vary from 0 to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. They gasp, as many of my colleagues live in warmer states. Lately, North Dakota temperatures have rivaled or ...
It’s tough on trees in North Dakota. Bitter winter cold. Scorching summer heat. Floods. Droughts. Wind. And that’s just an average year! Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But there’s some truth in there. We do experience many of these environmental extremes regularly. Our native ...
“What’s for dinner?” I asked my neighbor, who was opening the cover of his grill in the backyard next to ours. “I’m making ribs,” he replied. I went inside to get some gardening gloves so I could continue my yardwork. Suddenly, I wanted grilled food, too. When I returned, the ...
Every northern state jokes that the mosquito is its state bird. However, mosquitoes are no laughing matter. They vector West Nile disease in the north and much worse diseases further south. People will go to great lengths to kill mosquitoes. The “mosquito buckets of doom” social media ...
DUNSEITH – The Summer Floral Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the International Peace Garden will feature a full day of fun events, including the annual Handshake Across the Border, songwriting workshops, concerts, a classic car show, kids’ activities and more. This year’s Garden theme, “Celebrating Pollinators,” will be emphasized in tours, art projects and interactive experiences. “Our Summer Floral Celebration is always a great time to see the Garden in the height of its bloom,” said Tim Chapman, Peace Garden CEO. “While every season has its beauty, the colors ...
The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host its 32nd annual Secret Garden Tour on Wednesday, July 15, from 4:30-8:30 pm. The annual Secret Garden Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore seven area gardens showcasing unique landscapes, colorful flowers, vegetable gardens, creative yard art, ...
