The community that gardens together... has fresh veggies together...

The Diocese Park Maine Prarie Garden is a community run garden. Residents can have their own plot to plant various fruits and veggies. Makes me wish I had my own garden!!

Recycling Skin Space

Sick of that tattoo you got as a result of too much tequila in Cancun several years ago? Instead of pricey laser removal, consider a cover-up. Jon von Glahn of Old Towne Tattoo in St. Cloud has become known for his cover-up art. Did Lisa break your heart and it's time to cover up that tattoo of her name over you heart.... well check it out...

Deb Odland of Alexandria got some old artwork covered up with her favorite flowers. You can still see a bit of the old work peeking through the pink petal.

Read the full story about the spike in tattoo cover-ups in St. Cloud here

Holy Buckets of Lilies

I was at the Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud the other day.  The staff of 20 or so work so hard to keep such a gorgeous 14 acre garden. I don't think the pictures do it justice, but wow! Check it out for yourself! It's right next to the Mississippi River at the south end of the St. Cloud State campus.

 

I was informed that there are lilies that can grow 8 to 10 feet tall!! They're a cross between Trumpet and Asiatic lilies! And they are beautiful!

Check out the Munsinger Clemens Gardens website for more info here

River Bats finally take the Moon Dogs

The River Bats hosted the Mankato Moon Dogs for the 2nd night in a row at Joe Faber Field. The game held several controversial calls for both teams, one resulting in the ejecting of Moon Dogs' manager, Mike Orchard. The fourth inning was packed with hits for the Bats, who eventually took the game with a score of 5-3.

Read the full story here

Skatin the Plaza

I spent part of my afternoon at the St. Cloud Skate Plaza. The park is holding a Volcom Skate Tourney in a few weeks so make sure to check it out, along with all the awesome local skaters.

Dogs chase the Bats back to the cave

The Rivers Bats hosted the Mankato Moon Dogs at Joe Faber Field Tuesday night. The Bats started out strong, but eventually lost 8-1.

River Bats' outfielder Andy Henkemeyer (15) runs to first but is marked out with the catch of Moon Dogs' first baseman, Zak Wasserman (48) at the bottom of the fifth inning.

Jon Richard pitches at the top of the fourth to the Mankato Moon Dogs Tuesday, July 5 at Joe Faber Field.

River Bats' first baseman, Jeremy Banks (6) makes to catch at first but Moon Dogs' Nick Judkins (4) is called safe at the top of the third Tuesday, July 5 at Joe Faber Field.

River Bats' catcher, Derek Campbell (10) safely steals second at the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday, July 5 at Joe Faber Field.

River Bats teammates greet catcher, Mitchell Garver (23) after putting the first point for the River Bats on the score board at the bottom of the first inning. 

Read the full story here!