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New Year, New Zone Part 1: Trees and Shrubs that may work for you
The USDA map showing gardening zones has morphed due to changes in the climate, and there is a new list of flowers, trees and shrubs that may work for you.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Last week we suggested some Zone 5 perennials you may want to try, inspired by the USDA garden zone map that now classifies much of the metro and southern Minnesota as Zone 5.
Now it’s time to consider some trees and shrubs that would be appropriate for the revised zone, some of them suggested by you on our Facebook page!
–Japanese Maples immediately come to mind… Sue suggested them on Facebook.
-Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? In fact I just planted some climbing hydrangeas at my farm. Oak leaf hydrangeas are another good one to try… suggested by Grow with KARE member Kimberly.
–Flowering dogwoods might not be on your radar but they are worth a try. Teresa on our page agrees.
-If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of edible landscaping. And Zone 5 offers some great choices, like quince and hardy kiwi! How about persimmons, a suggestion from Marybeth. And I’ve yet to meet someone who wouldn’t love a Bing cherry tree to harvest from.
–Kwanzan flowering cherry trees don’t bear fruit, but they’re known for amazing flowers at the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
–Japanese Stewartia and Dawn Redwood are colorful tree choices you might look at planting.
-For a good evergreen shrub, try the Densiformis’ Dense Spreading Yew.
That’s quite a list to cull from. Embrace a sense of adventure and give something new a try this year… new year, new zone, new plants!
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Last week, prosecutors charged John Sawchak with attempted 2nd-degree murder and other felony charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi.
MINNEAPOLIS — Following the shooting between two neighbors, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to request that the city’s auditor conduct an independent investigation into the incidents and cases between Davis Moturi and John Sawchak.
Moturi was allegedly shot by his neighbor, Sawchak, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 but Minneapolis police did not arrest Sawchak until days later.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara defended not arresting Sawchak sooner, calling it a “high-risk” situation. O’Hara later said the victim, who had complained about harassment from Sawchak for months, was failed by police. Sawchak was arrested this past weekend after an hours-long standoff.
Moturi suffered a fractured spine, two broken ribs, and a concussion in the shooting. “Mr. Moturi’s life matters and I’m sorry that for nearly a year, MPD did not treat it like it did,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley in a news release, “Today’s vote affirms that the City Council is committed to taking meaningful actions towards accountability and restoration, starting with this independent review.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey released this statement:
“Mayor Frey fully supports an independent review of this incident. The mayor and City are committed to always doing better, and this means closely examining past actions and finding where there may be ways to improve and grow. The mayor extends his condolences to Davis Moturi, his wife, Caroline, and their family and friends. The safety of our residents is a top priority and any form of violence or hate speech is completely unacceptable and does not align with who we are as a community. Brian O’Hara will continue to be the Minneapolis Police Chief.”
“This Valentine’s Day, 2025, will mark the five-year anniversary of the premiere of ‘Love is Blind,” Vanessa said on the Season 7 finale. “And, it is gonna be the launch of Season 8, which takes place in Minneapolis.”
The episode also revealed three of the new cast members, one of whom, “Alex,” told Lachey Minneapolis is “not like a major city, but it’s also not a small town,” which he said is just one of the obstacles in his way of finding the one.
“I just never found the right person that clicked for me,” he said.
Meantime, you can bone up on Seasons 1-7 streaming now on Netflix.
MINNEAPOLIS — How much do you know about your grandma’s upbringing?
“The Stories From My Grandmother’s Hands” is a book that aims to show young Black children how their grandmas lived through beautiful illustrations and descriptions.
KARE 11 News at Noon shared more on Thursday about the impact that this book will have.
