I had planned on writing this journal entry in the spring, but wouldn't ya know, it's already the middle of the summer. Time flies when you're helping pollinators. Lots to catch up on. No time to dilly-dally. Way back in May, we co-hosted an event with Urban Growler that we affectionately dubbed, Flores de Mayo. …
Continue reading July 2018: Way overdue Spring update edition
We finally made it! The sun is shining and birds are chirping. I think it's safe to say we're done with snow for the season and it's time to pull out your gardening tools. The TWP crew has already been out a few times this year, including on Earth Day, when we decided to go …
The suspense of spring's arrival is excruciating. It was 62 degrees this time last year, but today, it's snowing... I'm going to have to shovel again. Despite the weather, the TWP team is buzzing around getting ready for a busy spring. As mentioned last month, TWP will be joining the U of M's Bee Squad …
Well, it's March. It's snowing outside and there's a lot coming down. Just when you think you can start seeing grass...BAM! Go get the shovel. Gotta love MN. Anyways, here's what the T-dubbers have been working on... TWP presents Flores de Mayo! Join us on May 5 from 12 - 5 pm for a good ol' …
Happy Monday! It’s been an eventful few months up in the bold north of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and even though it’s our “offseason,” the TWP team has been preparing for what’s sure to be a very busy spring. Later this week, TWP will be attending the Pollinator Best Practices Summit 2018, hosted by our …
Flowers, bees, gardens oh my! See what TWP has been up to the last few months!
If you haven't been following us on social media, then we have a lot to catch up on... Our team worked tirelessly throughout the winter months preparing for a very busy spring planting season. In addition to developing a sustainable business plan, we applied for grants, met with potential partners, created amazing renderings for future …
It’s time for an overdue update from The Wildflower Project. A lot happened this fall, both in terms of our organization’s progress and the attention the pollinator issue is getting. We are so excited to help contribute to this cause and we’re very grateful for the support of our community. Now to the update… Throughout …
It was quite the summer for The Wildflower Project. Here's a brief summary of our last three months. After a month of cultivation, and even a few seedlings poking through the ground, our first site at the rail yard met a harsh end. The railroad came through and sprayed everything green until the only color …
15 Hours of Sunlight! Today marks every sun-loving plants favorite day, the Summer Solstice, in which the Twin Cities are graced with 15 hours and 38 minutes of day light. Cheers to Sunny Skies! How about an update?! The TWP Camp has been hard at work over the last few weeks, firing on all cylinders. …
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