The Gift of Master Gardeners

This time of year, many of us are shopping for new plants for our gardens, planting our vegetable gardens, or cleaning out diseased trees or bushes. We are fortunate to have tremendous resources to support our beautiful gardens through the University of Minnesota.

Quick Facts: Invasive Garlic Mustard

Chances are Eurasian Garlic Mustard is about to burst into full bloom somewhere close to you. It blankets forest floors, yards and road ditches. Here are some facts about the weed and how to manage it.

Get Smarter: The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail (LRT)

Is Shorewood Ready to Manage a Crisis?

SCA editors view the city council meeting and work session videos. Our mission includes promoting transparency and accountability by evaluating council discussion and decisions. So, we took note when CM Sanschagrin made a nondescript suggestion at the Feb. 26 meeting, that the Council discuss the existence of Shorewood’s Crisis Management Plan (CMP). The context of his comment and question, reveals that as a newer councilmember, he had not been made aware of a CMP. Neither had we!

The Fire Lane Discussion Fizzles Out

Shorewood’s fire lanes are public-owned property currently intended to provide an opportunity for residents to access Lake Minnetonka for passive use. Fire lanes are an amenity for residents who do not have the privilege of owning lakeshore property. In a city with extremely limited access to Lake Minnetonka this may be considered a matter of equity.

Where Is Shorewood’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan?

The City adopted Bee Safe Resolution #14-066 in 2014. The resolution supported “bee safe” policies and procedures when using chemicals on public park land.