The tight color palette of deep reds and light blues feels like walking into an Impressionist Painting.

If you are looking for a transplendent garden excursion any time of year, take a trip out to Noerenberg Gardens on Lake Minnetonka. In this crown jewel of the Three Rivers Park System, head gardener Arla Carmichiel has put together what we think is the best public mixed perennial garden in Minnesota. The late summer garden is especially rewarding - every time I visit, I notice new combinations.