How community-building and cultural exchange helped Como’s most beautiful corner thrive! Already one of the most beautiful and contemplative corners of Como, the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden has been...
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While you’ve been away, Como’s made big progress on construction of Como Harbor and renovation of the Aquatic Animals building PLAY DRONE VIDEO When it’s safe to return to Como...
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Make building a better Bonsai your stretch goal for quarantine gardening. The Minnesota Bonsai Society’s annual Mother’s Day Bonsai Show was cancelled this month in the wake of the Coronavirus...
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Pushing carts full of flowering plants through the crowds at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory has always been part of the process of building each of the five seasonal flower shows...
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Parking will Remain Free at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! Como Friends is happy to share that the City of Saint Paul has determined that parking will remain free in...
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Visit Como Friends on Facebook for Family Activities, Energy Conservation Tips and Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Week 101 Energy Saving Tips Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th...
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“I love tulips better than any other spring flower; they are the embodiment of alert cheerfulness and tidy grace…and is there anything in the world more charming than the sprightly...
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As we find new ways to be present and connect during this uncertain season, know that our mission is still to ensure that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a...
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This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetheart to the tropical temperatures and sensual fragrances of the Winter Flower Show on display now through March 22. With dark red cyclamen, blue pansies,...
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Orchids are a surprisingly easy plant for beginning gardeners to take on, especially once you’ve learned the lingo. Below is a quick glossary for getting started: With more than 35,000...
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