To create an authentic, late fall backdrop (including Halloween), refrain from cutting back flowering plants. The seedpods turn shades of black,...
Fall
Three Fun Fall Recipes To Cook Over a Campfire
Some food just tastes better cooked over an outdoor fire. Let’s be clear; we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. No doubt. No...
Scary Delicious Recipes for Halloween Firepits
Placing a portable firepit front and center of Halloween candy distribution efforts is becoming de rigueur for some families. Driveways and extended...
Spooky Treats for October
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good! This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
Toastique Brings Gourmet Flair to Breakfast Staples
Who is ready for a newcomer to Wayzata’s restaurant lineup? Well, well, look who made it from the breakfast table to the restaurant table....
Visit the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
This time of year, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is known for its elaborate displays of pumpkins, squash and gourds. With more than 400...
Fall Into Fashion With Near + North
As the season turns, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Embracing fall colors is part of autumn’s seasonal celebration. While leaf transformations...
Minnetonka Orchard Opening for the Season
Everything you need to know about what’s new at the orchard and how to pick apples locally. After 45 years, founders Lowell and Phillis Schaper...
Your All-in-One Guide to Fall Cleaning
Clean out and cozy up your home for the fall. Fall presents all kinds of challenges. First, it’s back-to-school, followed by extracurricular...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
Husband and Wife Create an Autumn Experience You’ll Remember in Excelsior
Cathy Lingo, co-owner of The Garden Patch with her husband Tom, has been creating beautiful and spookily festive garden displays for over 20...
Follow These Tips from the Lake Minnetonka Garden Club to Prepare Your Plants for the Chilly Months Ahead
Fall is the perfect time to start getting a garden ready for winter. It might be hard to think about, but winter will be here in just a matter of...
As Minnesotan as Apple Pie: Excelsior’s Apple Day Baking Contest
Every year, one of the highlights of the Apple Day festivities in Excelsior is the pie and dessert baking contest. “I wouldn’t live in Minnesota,”...
