Arts & Culture

Al Batt: As cold weather continues, pay attention: Look for life and hope

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: White-tailed deer and lutefisk diners may have one thing in common

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Square v. rectangle: All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I finally got that coffee stain out of my new ...

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Looking ahead to getting hands dirty in the garden

It’s winter and I am already looking ahead to spring and getting my hands in the dirt again. ...

Arts & Culture

Art is: All-member art show displays what it means to appreciate the beauty around

Wow! That was my response when I walked into the Albert Lea Art Center when Tom Mullen was hanging ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Primary consideration when choosing binoculars is ease of use

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Blue jays get bad rep for a diet actually composed of insects, nuts

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

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Serendipity Gardens: Winter a good time to prep for spring

The cardinals have been plentiful at the feeders at dawn and dusk numbering from eight to 10 at ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Nuts, squirrels and folklore of putting a nest in the Christmas tree

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Japanese beetles make garden home

This past garden season I experienced Japanese beetles for the first time in my garden

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: What percentage of their body weight do certain birds eat daily?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Art is: Festival of Trees celebrates tradition, creativity

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve enjoyed looking at theme Christmas trees. And, ever since that time, ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Bird’s name possibly inspired by Biblical behavior around water

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask.

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Become better stewards of the land

Have you ever asked yourself why is native landscaping important in my gardens?

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Avoid honey in hummingbird feeders to keep bacteria, fungus away

Al Batt of Hartland is a member of the Albert Lea Audubon Society. Email him at SnoEowl@aol.com. My ...

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