It’s no secret that Minnesota is prone to harsh winter temperatures, especially this past winter. As much of a relief as it is when the snow begins to melt, many of us may notice our evergreens and arborvitae have some rusty areas that appear dead. This is called “winter burn”, or “winter kill”, and it [...]
According to a new study by the University of Colorado researchers, indoor air quality can get just as bad as the air in highly polluted cities. Between cleaning, cooking, and other household activities, toxic elements can get released into the air. Not to mention how indoor mold can develop and release airborne spores. Scary right? [...]
Who doesn’t love watching seeds germinate and their tender shoots poking through the soil? We are sure you like it as much as we do. But as much as we get excited to see little sprouts of plants-to-be, when it comes to gardening, timing is everything. And in Minnesota with our unpredictable weather, it becomes [...]
Starting your garden from seeds is one of those activities in which everyone wins. You’ll save money while you work on growing food (and flowers) from scratch, it’s good for your health, and we like to think of it as an important way to reconnect with our space at home and outside. Whether you’re looking [...]
Those of us with children are all too familiar with how fast they seem to grow. We’re also familiar with the constant struggle of supplying clothes that seem to fit one day, but are too small the next. While we (reluctantly) love to see them learn and grow every day, accommodating their steady growth spurts [...]
Most houseplants will sit pretty all on their own. Place them in a stylish container, in the right kind of light, and they’ll grow to be a happy mainstay of your decor. Other houseplants, such as succulents and air plants, can feel a little more difficult to arrange attractively, but we like to see it [...]
We hear regularly that people want to bring some life to their home or apartment, even their workspace, but they simply don’t have enough light. There are so many benefits to having fresh greens around all year long that it makes sense that everyone wants to have a little bit of it in their own [...]
Bauer's has been featured as one of Minnesota Grown's December Pick of the Month! Click the photo below to read some great holiday decorating ideas. https://minnesotagrown.com/pick-of-the-month/6-on-trend-ideas-for-your-holiday-decorations/
As one of the most beloved holiday houseplants, poinsettias have long been a symbol of Christmas. The intense red hue of their bracts is cohesive with decorative schemes across the globe. Poinsettias are so popular, the U.S. Congress has given them a national day which falls on December 12th. Aside from their natural beauty, the [...]
Decorating the tree with the whole family is one of the most adored traditions of the holiday season. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas until the tree is up and its fragrance has infiltrated every corner of the house with it’s pine scent. For most, Christmas trees are the centerpiece of the holiday season, brightening [...]
