Author: Theresa
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We Got a Grant! What You Need to Know About the Lawn to Legume Program
What is the Lawn to Legume Grant? The Lawn to Legume (L2L) Grant program is a resource that offers a combination of services, including funding, to grantees interested in expanding native habitat for pollinators. When I applied, I was only aware of the funding side of the program. However, L2L has many educational resources, including Read more
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Invasive Species
No one breathes. We watch the dark woods, waiting for movement. Eight pairs of binoculars, trained on one warbler. A collective sigh escapes us as it darts off the branch and dives. The first Eastern Wood Pewee spotted in the last five years reemerges moments later, sparking another silent gulp of excitement from our group. Read more
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Terror by Nightlight: Female-Led Fear Calms My Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety is the ultimate monster under the bed. It’s there, lurking around every corner. Creeping in the shadowy corners of my brain. The more I try to ignore it, the more I push it down, the gnarlier it gets when it surfaces. The women in these books get me. They see me. They might… Read more
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5 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms That No One Talks About
Naseau. Fatigue. A constant need to pee. Yeah, yeah. We’ve all heard about the basic pregnancy symptoms. Whenever a woman pukes in a movie, we know exactly what that means. In reality, pregnancy symptoms aren’t limited to digestive issues. They not only vary wildly for every person, but they can also be different for every Read more
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Beautiful Edible Perennials To Use In Your MN Landscaping
What can I say about grocery store prices that hasn’t already been said? You know the drill. The prices. They keep getting higher. It makes sense that more people have been turning to gardening to circumvent their ever-climbing food budget. Here’s the thing: gardening isn’t easy. It requires research, planning, watering, and weeding. It’s not Read more
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Third Trimester Slow Living: Pregnancy Rituals That Settle My Mind
Last week was Mother’s Day. My little family of three went on our first camping trip of the season and our last camping trip as a family of three. The idea that we’re not going camping again before my due date in early July makes me feel desperate and blue. Of course, we could fit Read more
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Guide to the UMN Plant Search Tool: How to Find The Right Plants for Your Minnesota Garden
Planning a garden is an art form. It is not one I’ve conquered. I feel like master gardeners are probably great at chess. They think five moves ahead. They don’t buy four trees on a whim as we did last year when my husband and I went on a lunch date last May. Still, I’m Read more
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Roadtrip! Discover 5 Vacation Worthy Towns in the Midwest
The car is gassed up. You have your Kwik Trip snack of choice. Our family is all about the white cheddar cheese puffs and gummies, if you must know. You’ve got your playlist on the Bluetooth and the kids are already nodding off in the back seat. Is there anything better than a Midwestern road Read more
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Check Out These Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Bibliophiles
Mother’s Day Gifts That Help Keep Mama Reading Mother’s Day Gift Guides are alarmingly limited. It makes sense. The title of mother is too broad to cover. Gifts for people who have taken care of children? Yeah, that’s a lot of people. I’ve listed these Mother’s Day gift ideas from my perspective as an avid Read more
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Photograph of Sacred Heart Creek
A Short Story by Theresa Crozier The shot is overexposed in dappled noon summer sun, the shadow of the bridge is the only part of the photo in focus, drawing the viewer’s eye to the spiritual sensation that broke the internet four weeks ago. Often compared to a romantic depiction of a Catholic saint, the Read more