Container Gardening Fun - Check Out Photos From The Class

We would like to thank our Eagle Ridge residents who came out to the container gardening class last week on Thursday night - it certainly was a lot of fun!

Attendees had a good variety of sun or shade loving plants to choose from to fill the patio pot or hanging basket they selected. Jeremiah, a horticulturalist, shared a few tips on design ideas and how various plants would interact with each other to create a beautiful visual effect, plus some tips on caring for the plants. The class was a hands-on experience as participants designed and planted their arrangements.

We're excited to see all those beautiful flowers gracing the balconies and patios around Eagle Ridge. And remember, this August we'll be conducting our blooming balcony and patio contest - so whether you could make it to the class or not - if you decorate your outdoor space you'll automatically be entered into the contest with the chance to win the $25 prize. Enjoy the growing season and all those flowers!

Here's some of photos from the container gardening class:

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Memorial Day is this weekend, and it's the start of Summer for some people. Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. If your plans include attending a memorial service, here's one in the area you may want to consider.

St. Fridolin's Cemetery
11700 Goose Lake Rd., Champlin.
Ceremony: 8:30 a.m. Champlin American Legion Memorial Day observance. 763-427-6870.

Happy Birthday Coty!

Earlier this month Coty, who is one of our leasing consultants, celebrated her birthday on May 9th. On her special day we got her a birthday cake and the staff gathered in the Party Room at Eagle Ridge to celebrate with her.

Please join us in wishing Coty a very happy birthday!

Plenty Of Showers Are Good For Those Flowers

It's been a rainy couple of days and everything is looking bright and fresh around Eagle Ridge. The grass is bright green, the trees are putting buds and blooms out, and just recently flowers were planted in our pots all around the community. We'd like to give a big thanks to Jeremiah, he stopped out last week to plant pretty flowers in all of our pots. All those plants are loving the rain we've gotten recently.

We'd also like to give a big thank you to all of our residents who help make our community look great - from your patio decorations to the flower pots you've put out on your balconies. Keep up the good work, and enjoy the warm weather!

The shade pots in front of the office feature Begonias, Torenia, and English Ivy.

Jeremiah planting the office pots.

The hanging baskets feature Fuschia, which has a very unique and cool flower.

This Weekend - MN Zoo 35 Year Celebration

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating their 35 Year Celebration this weekend. They are celebrating only a way zoo knows how to celebrate, with animals, face painting, lots of family entertainment, live music and much more! The first 1,000 kids each day (Saturday and Sunday) will receive a surprise 35 Year Commemorative Gift.

Minnesota Zoo 

13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-9200

Way Cool - Progress On The Pool

Pool season is coming up fast! Here at Eagle Ridge we're all excited about the warmer weather and the eventual opening the pool. It's a big project to get a pool like ours ready for the season, and our painting and maintenance crew have been working hard, with hopes to have the pool open by the Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to check out our May newsletter, which will have all the pool rules.

The process began by removing the pool cover and cleaning out debris that built up over the winter.  We had to power wash the entire area and do repairs to the deck, tile, and grates. Then Scott will "dive" in and gave the pool a good painting. In order to paint he needs night temperatures to be above 50 degrees for two to three nights in a row, and he needs seven consecutive days of no rain for the paint to cure. Let's all hope that Mother Nature gives Scott good window!

Once all of the maintenance and painting prep is done, we'll start filling the pool - all 56,500 gallons of it - which will take three days to fill. It will take another three days to heat all of that water. While that's going on we'll be getting out the pool chairs and tables and making sure they're ready to go. We'll also make sure that we've checked and installed all the safety equipment.

The last item to check off before we can open the pool? The Hennepin County inspector has to visit the pool and give us a thumbs up.

And then we can all stay cool at the pool.

Calling All Plant Lovers - Container Gardening Class Next Thursday

Love plants and like making your patio beautiful? Then come to our container gardening class by our horticulturalist, Jeremiah, as he shares tips and tricks for making your patio pot or hanging basket look its best. This is a hands-on session, so come ready to play with dirt and plants.

Plus, you will be able to take the container you create home with you!

Time: Thursday, May 23, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Cost: $15.00 - Please make checks payable to Eagle Ridge Apartments. We’re excited to offer this class for our residents and to defray some of the cost of materials so that you can go home with a beautiful basket that you've planted, for less than the cost of a planted container from the typical garden center.

Location - picnic tables between the office and the 'A' Building. (If there is inclement weather the class will be in the Party Room.)

To register you can stop by or call the office at (763) 533-7303 or sign up on our Facebook page here.