Home & Garden

What's All The Buzz About?

Submitted by Mike Schram on Sunday, September 5th, 5:41 pm

The quiet halls of Assisi Heights in Rochester will be "buzzing" this week.

A talk this week at the Assisi Heights Spiritual Center, 1001 14th Street NW, focuses on the value of honeybees. Sister Alice has maintained several hives on the center's grounds. On Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., people can learn about the value of honeybees and their effect on ecology, agriculture, and nutrition.

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RPU Workshops on Energy Efficiency

Submitted by Brandon McElroy on Monday, August 30th, 4:03 pm

Through grants from the Joyce Foundation and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund the Minnesota Energy Resources and Rochester Public Utilities have teamed up with the Center for Energy and Environment to offer Rochester homeowners a full service residential energy program, Neighborhood Energy Challenge .

At the workshop homeowners will be able to sign up for customized home energy visits from qualified professionals, who will install energy and money saving materials in the home as well as perform a blower door test. Participants will also receive personalized home energy tracking and feedback, which will allow the resident to track their energy use and learn how these materials result in savings. Also, homeowners will receive information on innovative financing, incentives, rebates and stimulus funding opportunities. Up to $400 of services and materials for only a $40 co-pay per household.

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Learn How to Make a Floral Arrangement

Submitted by Sarah Swistak, ABC 6 News Anchor

Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 5:04pm

Flowers are taking center stage today at the Olmsted County Fair.

Not only do you get to look at other people's arrangements, but you'll learn how to make them too.

Starting in just about an hour, the Rochester Flower and Garden Club will be teaching people how to put together floral arrangements.

They'll show you what tools to use, and how to prep the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.

"It's so much fun to see the youngsters come in and put together a really cute bouquet and then they get grandpa a prize and that's so heartwarming and great," said Carolyn Walk.

The fun runs until 8:00 tonight in the Horticulture Building on the fairgrounds.

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20 Free Trees up For Grabs

Submitted by Sarah Swistak, ABC 6 News Anchor

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010, 10:39am

Is your neighborhood in need of some trees? Rochester's RNeighborWoods program may have just what you need.

The group has 20 trees up for grabs for the city's most deserving neighborhood.

If you're interested, you have to fill out an application online by September 1, 2010, and your neighborhood must be part of a registered neighborhood association.

The winning group will have a community tree planting on October 9, 2010, where the City Forester will bring over a variety of trees, from Ginkgo to Burr Oak, and Kentucky Coffee Tree.

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Homebuyer Education Classes

Submitted by Brandon McElroy on Monday, July 12th, 10:05 am

The Olmsted Community Housing Partnership has announced the next series of home buyer classes. These classes are to help the public become better educated home buyers. Classes will also go over a step by step understanding of the home buying process, and any special assistance programs that make home ownership more affordable will be explained. The next classes are Monday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required and there is a $25 fee to attend.

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Pond and Garden Tour

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 4:53pm

Looking to spend some time outdoors looking at beautiful scenery? The Rochester Pond and Garden Tour is for you. It is set for Saturday, July 10th. Tours are self guided and proceeds go to RNeighbors, Rochester's neighborhood resource. You can go at your own pace and look at landscapes that include ponds, waterfalls, and raingardens. There is also the opportunity to attend educational programs, get handouts, and visit with contractors and homeowners.

Day Tours 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Night Tours 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family. They are available at Sargent's North, Sargent's on Second, Custom Retaining Wall, Thatcher Pool and Spa, Reinders and RNeighbors. They can also be purchased at tour sites the day of the tour.

Maps and other information is available at www.pondandgardentour.com.

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Rochester's Best Ponds and Gardens On Display

Submitted by Mike Schram on Sunday, July 4th, 8:01 pm

Some of Rochester's best backyard get-aways will be on display this week.

The annual Rochester Pond and Garden Tour will be held Saturday, July 10. Self-guided daytime tours will be held 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nighttime tours run 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

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