Powderhorn Leaf Raking 2011
When it comes to late fall in Minnesota we’re all lucky to get a perfect warm sunny day that lands on the weekend! Last Saturday (11/12), Metro Blooms and local… Read More →
News
Big Blue Stem
Family: Poacaea (Grass) Scientific Name: Andropogon Gerardii Prairies (clay, black soil, sand), savannas, grassy fens (wetlands), well-managed native pastures, roadsides. The most common grass of the native tall grass prairie.… Read More →
Beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint) Family Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa Grows on prairie hillsides, pastures, roadsides, stream banks, and occasionally in open woods. Usually in rocky soil. Perennial herb. Watch for: Purple flower, leaves… Read More →
Blooms Goes Blog!
Welcome to the new Metro Blooms blog! Here is where you’ll be able to dig into all the rain garden extras such as: News, events, affiliates, plant bios and folklore,… Read More →
The Floral is Political
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Metro Blooms Receives MCWD 2010 WATERSHED HEROES AWARD
Twin Cities Daily Planet
For Minneapolis gardener, the floral is political – Aug 24, 2010
2010 Watershed Heroes Award
StarTribune – Golden opportunity
A Minneapolis couple celebrate their 50th anniversary with a unique gift to the neighborhood – rain gardens for everyone on their block.
Southwest Journal
Loving Each Other and the Environment: Bob and Deb Wolk celebrate their anniversary with raingardens for the whole block