Many homeowners today, constantly remind themselves of the importance of maintaining a strong resell value with their property. With this in mind, real estate professionals have come up with several different ways to help homeowners increase their home selling price…
Read MoreBe very careful tonight through Sunday April 27th. Most frost damage occurs to plants exposed to the first clear night after a spring storm. Make sure plants are well hydrated this evening and brought under the protection of a patio, carport or garage…
Read MoreSources close to matters have confirmed the Daily Courier has killed the mountain gardeners weekly column after decades of local advice. Many of the columnist have been pressured to change where content is published and by who. Ken Lain, “I…
Read MoreFlowers are a traditional part of every Mother’s Day celebration, and with that special occasion just two weeks away I couldn’t resist a column about flowers. However, instead of a bouquet of her favorite blooms or a blossom-covered plant, I’m…
Read MoreGardeners new to the area often try to bring their landscapes with them, including the plants they loved back home rather than using native plants. Admittedly, we have such a mild climate that the variety of plants that do well…
Read MoreIn fear that a late frost would damage young plants, I have been holding back planting my first crop of summer vegetables. Well, the gardener within has been holding back long enough! With daytime temperatures well into the 70’s and…
Read MoreLegend has it that pansies could transfer the thoughts of sweethearts without a spoken word. The flowers were a popular ingredient in “love potions”, and have appeared in the writings of many authors including D. H. Lawrence, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wordsworth,…
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