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Around your town Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:20PMSacred Heart Thrift Store’s March sale continues. Proceeds from the thrift store in Tombstone will be used to offset expenses of the church. Funds are also used to help needy people in the community. Morning GED class registration will be today at Cochise College’s Sierra Vista campus. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. both days in Building P-1. Registration for evening GED classes is ...
Around your town Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:35AMSacred Heart Thrift Store’ s March sale continues. Proceeds from the thrift store in Tombstone will be used to offset expenses of the church. Funds are also used to help needy people in the community. read more
Around your town Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:19PMMeet Double Adobe quilter Peggy Kennedy Atkinson. Her family homesteaded in the Sulphur Springs Valley, and her grandfather near the San Pedro River in Hereford after separating from his wife. In 1939, he was struck by lightning and died. Peggy’s parents and her brothers Charlie and Clifford, and sister, Marjory, moved over to take care of the farm until her Uncle Donald would arrive. In 1940 ...
GreenCure® Fungicide Tested and Endorsed by the American Rose Society Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:00AMAfter undergoing “in garden” testing by American Rose Society members throughout the country, GreenCure® Fungicide has received the official "Tested and Endorsed" designation by the American Rose Society.
Plan garden to get vegetables you most want Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:12AMHaving too many fresh vegetables seems like the least of a gardener's problems — until it actually happens.
Choose the right seeds for best planting results Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:41AMThe first step in having a beautiful vegetable or flower garden is growing high-quality, healthy plants.
Stretch your garden dollars Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMLet's start by admitting we have a problem: We are gardenaholics.
Da Kine Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:45AMLOOK » Terry Pratchett's "Nation," filmed at the National Theatre in London, will screen at Kahala 8 Consolidated Theatres at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday.
Calendar Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:06AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
With pruning and patience, old apple trees can be productive again Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:02AMQ: I bought some land last summer that has 12 old apple trees on it. What are some things I can do to make those trees produce fruit again?
Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:14AMPortsmouth
Calendar Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:44AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 599-6902.
Calendar Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:05AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Time to start thinking about kitchen gardens: Onions Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:18AMIn the vegetable garden, the new season begins quietly in the cold months of January and February, whose hints of another garden year are the subtle swelling of buds on the trees, the tentative emergence of daffodil stems and the gradual lengthening of daylight hours.
Going daffy Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:59PMNearly a million blooms highlight Filoli's 'Daffodil Daydreams' event by Barbara Wood
Garden Widgets Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:40AMHere are some new items to make gardens sing.
Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 1:05AMPortsmouth
PeopleTalk: A conversation with horticulturalist Teresa Mazikowski Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:13AMEven as a child, Teresa Mazikowski would weed the gardens of friends and relatives. As an adult, her house was a jungle, but when this horticulturist started at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, she gave her houseplants away.
PeopleTalk: A conversation with horticulturist Teresa Mazikowski Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:13AMEven as a child, Teresa Mazikowski would weed the gardens of friends and relatives. As an adult, her house was a jungle, but when this horticulturist started at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, she gave her houseplants away.
Two More Recalls Of Kids Drawstring Clothing Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:28AMTwo more recalls of children’s jackets with dangerous drawstrings have been implemented, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. In both cases, the recalls were initiated because the children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. To date, no incidents or injuries have been reported in [...]
Kids' Products Made in China Pulled From Stores in U.S. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued three voluntary recalls involving childrens products that were manufactured in China.
Kids' Products Made in China Pulled From Stores in U.S. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:45PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued three voluntary recalls involving children’s products that were manufactured in China.
Area schools losing recycling dollars Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:48AMMost local residents know that Williamson Recycles is a public/private sector joint venture with the Williamson County Landfill and Convenience Centers to preserve the environment by making recycling an accessible and countywide effort.
News Briefs Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:12AMFamily event to honor ‘Mister Movie: FRAZER – Regal Entertainment Group presents a day of “Good Health, Good Fun” in honor of Fox’s new family comedy “The Tooth Fairy” and local film critic Steve Friedman on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the United Artists East Whiteland Stadium 9, 593 W. Lancaster Ave.
Learn about the 'smart grid' or how to save a life; it's all happening Around the Towns Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:53PMPADDLE TENNIS B TEAM — Members of the Chatham Fish and Game Women’s Paddle Tennis B Team gathered for a holiday luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Café Beethoven in Chatham. From left in row one are Mindy Pitonyak, Sue...
For a successful garden, know your soil Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:46PMUnderstanding your soil is a critical first step in building a successful garden.
For a successful garden, know your soil Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:46PMUnderstanding your soil is a critical first step in building a successful garden.
What do you collect? Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 11:07PMThe nation's leading newspaper and source of information on antiques and the arts.
Grow your own big, sweet onions Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 1:08AMQ: Is it possible to grow large, sweet onions like I get from the grocery store? A: Yes, it is possible -- and even relatively easy if you understand the secret of how onions grow.
Top Drawer Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 3:44PMTips, this and that for your home and garden
Seed seller gets a second chance Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 3:40PMSix years ago when Barbara Melera bought the venerable D. Landreth Seed Co., it had been decades since Landreths were at the helm, and the company no longer specialized in the vegetables and flowers that had built its fine reputation.
Maria Rodale: It's Time to Order Seeds Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 9:30AMHolidays are over; decorations are put away. The winter darkness is starting to lift a tiny bit, but the cold doldrums are here to stay...
Landreth seed catalog has deep roots in history Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:28PMJanuary is National Mail-Order Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials. Although most of these catalogs are photographic wonders, few will have the graceful and historic beauty of the...
In the Garden: Resist temptation and avoid Plants Gone Wild Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 9:33AMIt’s gray and cold. The only garden activity is the birds foraging for seeds from last year’s blooms. This is the time that gardeners are susceptible to temptation, to fantasize about bigger and better. It is a dangerous time of year for avid gardeners who most likely received at least one Christmas gift book. The book is filled with lurid, tempting photos of lush color and voluptuous blooms, as ...
Master Gardeners: Group plans Home Gardener's workshop Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 11:11PMDid those seed and garden catalogs that recently arrived in the mail make you start dreaming about spring and the beginning of the growing season? Although we are in the heart of winter, it is never too early to start planning for your garden. The Home Gardeners' Workshop sponsored by the Lake County Master Gardeners will be a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and gather some new ...
This seed catalog isn't just another pretty face Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 4:44PMAlthough most seed catalogs are photographic wonders, few will have the graceful and historic beauty of the catalog the D. Landreth Seed Co. has produced to celebrate 225 years of teaching people how to garden.
In January I feel the urge to organize Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 1:46PMWhy wait till spring to clean? With the downtime that comes in January (at least for me), I turn my attention to organizing my garden tools.
This seed catalog isn't just another pretty face Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 9:48AMJanuary is National Mailorder Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials. Although most of these catalogs are photographic wonders, few will have the graceful and historical beauty of the catalog the D. Landreth Seed Co.
Planting a seed for health Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 2:28PMThe Khodorkousky family, from left, Sasha, Aryanna and Amanda, has been checking out seed catalogs as it prepares for the first planting season of Living Acres Farm CSA in Alfred.
Council's Corner Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 11:58AMMIDDLEBORO — A variety of activities are planning for the coming weeks at the Leonard E. Simmons Multi-service Center (Council on Aging), 558 Plymouth St., in addition to the meals served in the dining room on weekdays.
Seed Catalogs Are in Season Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe seed catalogs are coming in fast and furious. Nearly every catalog offers new and improved varieties with tempting photographs.
Catalog reaches back to seeds of company Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 6:12AMJanuary is National Mailorder Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials.
Reaping a 225-year harvest of gardeners Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 2:44AMJanuary is National Mailorder Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials. Although most of these catalogs are photographic wonders, few will have the graceful and historic beauty of the catalog D. Landreth Seed has produced to celebrate 225 years of teaching people how to garden.
Green Thumb: Find some gardening inspiration at lecture Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 11:05PMFew people are actively engaged in their gardens during December, when preparing for and celebrating the holidays is foremost in our minds.But come January, visions of new plans and plants are filling our minds as we peruse catalogs and thumb through the gardening books we got for Christmas .We can also get inspiration from dynamic speakers such as Felder Rushing, who will present a slide ...
January in the Garden: Rethinking designs Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 11:00PMDuring the winter months the gardener gets a little reprieve from the business of tending plants, so we have an opportunity to review our garden's design.Evergreens make up what the late British gardener Rosemary Verey called the "bones of the landscape," essential elements particularly important this time of the year when other plants tend to fade into the background.These evergreens comprise ...
This seed catalog is out of the ordinary Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 2:30AMLandreth marks 225 years of gardening lore J anuary is National Mailorder Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials.
Top Drawer Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:07PMTips, this and that for your home and garden.
Calendar Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 4:59AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Community Calendar Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 4:54AMBusiness
Calendar Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 4:40AMBusiness