Dreaming of Spring?

Usually around this time of year we are dreaming of warmer and greener days ahead.  We still have a bit of winter left but that does not mean you can't get ready for getting your garden on.

Homes in the West Metro like Minnetonka, Wayzata, Deephaven, and Eden Prairie are in close proximity to the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum.  Aside from offering vast and stunning landscapes all year long the Arboretum also offers many events and classes to help gardeners of all skill levels.  This weekend, March 9-11, there will be a 3 day Spring Expo which will offer seminars on a large variety of gardening curiosities, tips, and secrets.

Visit their website today for more information and to sign up
http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/springexpo2012.aspx

What's there to do this weekend?

Wayzata is one of the Metro area’s most desired and beautiful communities.  It is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Minnetonka with close and easy access to 394.  You get all the benefits of lake living and a small, close knit  community but  it is just a short and straight 15 minute drive to downtown Minneapolis.   

This weekend is the perfect time to visit the city at it ushers in the 37^th Annual James J Hill Days.  The weather looks to be sunny and beautiful for the 2 day event which features an Arts Bazaar, Coaster Cart Derby, lots of kids activities, Dachshund Races, Car Show, a Parade, and more.  The fun gets started Saturday at 9:00 and goes until 6:00.   Spend the day taking in the sights and sounds of the event and finish it off dining and relaxing lakeside at Sunsets, Blue Point, Sakana, or Gianni’s Steakhouse.   Then stick around for the Fireman’s Dance from 6:00-9:00.  Sunday’s activities begin at 9:00 and last until 4:00.  If you are a Yoga fan be sure to come for the Free Yoga Class on the Grass which starts at 8:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  Yoga will be held at the Wayzata Depot Park. 

Directions from Minneapolis/St. Paul:

394W / Hwy 12

Take 101N / Central Avenue Exit

At the stop of the ramp turn LEFT at the stoplight onto Central Ave

At the second stoplight turn RIGHT onto Wayzata Blvd.

At the next stoplight take a slight LEFT onto Superior Blvd.

Drive down the hill and at the “T” turn RIGHT onto Lake Street

This will bring you right down to the action. Street parking is available on

side streets (perpendicular to Lake Street) as well as the Park & Ride,

Middle School and Church Lots on Wayzata Blvd