HOME AND GARDEN
Designer draws on professional and personal experience to assist clients
"Hello The House” is a unique but aptly appropriate name for Chris Dillingham’s design business. When she describes what she can do for clients and how she does it, she kind of lets the house do the talking along with the homeowners.
By Meg Heaton , October 29, 2010
Partnerships spearhead ‘eco-village’ plans
In early 2009, the local affiliate of Habitat For Humanity announced plans for the development of an “eco-village,” in its attempt to provide a self-sustained, energy efficient and environmentally friendly neighborhood of homes for area low-income families.
By Vera Roy-Stoeberl , October 24, 2010
Hudson men open new energy business
Two Hudson men, Dan Martens and Aaron Sundeen, have opened an new area business, Pro Energy Consultants. A ribbon cutting was held at the office of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce last week.
October 18, 2010
Fall colors hang on
Long-time Hudson resident Warren Pagel alerted the Hudson Star-Observer staff about a tree he has watched for years. The maple is located near the intersection of First and St. Croix streets.
October 13, 2010
Timing is everying: The life cycle of Monarch butterflies
Paige Davidson took her mom Patty’s advice to learn about the life cycle of Monarch Butterflies. The Hudson Middle School student has turned that knowledge into a cottage business.
By Margaret Ontl , September 27, 2010
Building with a mission: Eco-friendly home near downtown Hudson
You can pronounce it mission accomplished for Judi Klingsick and Rich Claybaker. Their goal to live within 10-minute walking distance of their favorite downtown Hudson restaurant in a healthy house with aging-in-place needs has been realized.
By Jon Echternacht , September 25, 2010
Hudson Women’s Club begins the 2010-2011 year
The first meeting of the Hudson Women’s Club 2010-2011 year will include a luncheon at Mama Maria’s in North Hudson on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 11:30 a.m.
September 19, 2010
A house made with straw
If your impression of a straw house is one of a sod hut on the open prairie, guess again. The modern versions include everything a contemporary house enjoys with more environmentally friendly materials.
By Jon Echternacht , September 17, 2010
English gardener Sankey returns to Hudson
Enthusiasm is not in short supply if you have a chance to chat with English gardener Andrew Sankey, who is back in Hudson, for the first time since 2008.
By Margaret Ontl , September 17, 2010
Public invited to tour cutting-edge passive house
After months of watching the progress on Dr. Gary Konkol’s new house, his North Hudson neighbors have a chance to tour the super energy-efficient home.
By Randy Hanson , September 11, 2010
Club honors young photographers
Two area girls were honored by the Hudson Home and Garden Club for the photos they submitted for the club’s 2011 Hudson Area Calendar.
September 11, 2010
Rotaract group volunteers
The St. Croix Valley Rotaract group volunteered last weekend at the YMCA Camp St. Croix garden.
September 03, 2010
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