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Rescuing junk for a living Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:30PMJordana and Kasey Henke found a way to turn their love of vintage items into a full-time gig
Santa Barbara Democratic Party endorses Falcone, Murillo and Schwartz; party looks to oust 'Tea Party' conservative ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:01AM“People are really excited about this team,” said Daraka Larimore-Hall , chairman of the Democratic Party. “It was really about the whole team and it was really about the diversity and talent and issue-focus that each person brings.”
News, briefly Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:33PMSee what's happening in and around Kingston.
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Cucuzzi is summer vegetable worth trying Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:06PMThe great thing about gardening in Florida is that you can take time off if you like.
The great carbon tax secret: who are the Misfortune 500? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:44PMWhen the Prime Minister took to the airwaves on Sunday night, one of the first things she tried to sort out was the rather confused issue of who pays the carbon tax.
Tomato temptation Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:45PMEvery year, I say that I'm not going to do it again. Plant a garden.
Family Fun calendar [July 14-21] Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMThe three-acre Ruth Bancroft Garden displays 2,000 specimens from around the world that thrive in an arid climate. Included are African and Mexican succulents, New World cactuses, Australian and Chilean trees and California shrubs.
Donna Scofield - Empty nest brings more fun errands list Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:46PMI had my errand list and keys in hand, headed for the car. Then I remembered the errand lists of the good old days when I was a working mom, before the kids flew the nest. I got tired just thinking about it, and had to go back inside for an invigorating cup of peppermint tea.
Community garden prospering Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:26PMThe pole beans are blooming, the eggplants are about ready to pick and the squash plants have bright green new leaves.
Small-time hobbyists Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:21PMThe bigger the better, right? Not for these miniaturists — their passion is for all things small.
RedPlum's Super (Savings) Man Contest Highlights the Many Ways Men Save Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:00PMRedplumÂ®.com, one of the fastest growing online coupon, value lifestyle sites and a leading provider of deals and savings on brands consumers want most, says women aren't the only savers in the household.
Plagued pollinators Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:34AMThe troubled lives of honeybees get a lot of media attention.
Gardening | This perfect plant comes in many varieties Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:34AM"Diamond Frost" euphorbia is as close to perfect a container plant as I have found.
Passion for gardening turns into growing business Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:06AMINDEPENDENCE, Iowa--- Josh Spece pushes a little joystick forward and happily zips along a gravel path among hundreds of varieties of hostas surrounding his home. He doesn't allow his wheelchair to block his dreams.
Friday to Friday (July 1-8, 2011) Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:25PMFRIDAY, JULY 1
How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, July 3 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:58PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
Lingering downtown help keep gardens blooming Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:47AMMONTPELIER, Vt. -- Many of the millions of people who turned to gardening to save money during the recession appear to be sticking with it during the recovery as food prices remain high and interest in safe, fresh and local food grows nationwide.
Local outfit's bottom line is food security in the community Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:18AMThis is the second article in a series focused on local food resources in the Athens County area. This article focuses on the issue of food security. Further articles in this series will explore the farmers that grow food locally, the markets that sell it and the restaurants that serve it. The Athens-based Community Food Initiatives is all about food security and making sure low-income residents ...
'A perfect storm for food gardening' Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:47AMMONTPELIER, Vt. - Many of the millions of people who turned to gardening to save money during the recession appear to be sticking with it during the recovery as food prices remain high and interest in safe, fresh and local food grows nationwide.
How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, June 27 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:34AMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
Twelve simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:28AMHere are a few energy-saving tips to reduce your carbon footprint from the comfort of your own home.
Rising food prices, food safety concerns keep US gardening boom going Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:55PMMONTPELIER, Vt. - Many of the millions of Americans who turned to gardening to save money during the recession appear to be sticking with it during the recovery as food prices remain high and interest in safe, fresh and local food grows nationwide.
Review: F.E.A.R. 3 (360/PS3) Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:13PMThis spine-tingling threequel's blood-spattered scenery and gripping campaign make it one of 2011's most enjoyable shooters.
Backyard boom Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:00PMMillions save money, eat healthy by growing own produce
Recession-fueled boom in home gardening still fertile Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:13AMSpending on food gardening jumped 20 percent in 2009, and more Americans planned to grow at least some of their own food, a gardening association says.
The blooms that spark envy Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:12PMPeonies are in full bloom, and it's now that many folks who don't grow them wish they did, while others wonder why theirs aren't flowering like the neighbor's. [...] their tuberous roots can be divided and passed down through generations allowing them to garner the term "heirloom plants." The drawback to planting in the spring is they tend to suffer a bit of a setback for a year or two, as they ...
Gardener's almanac Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 12:09AMVegging out — Here's what's going on in the vegetable garden this week, courtesy of extension agent Rebecca McMahon:
This Week Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:23PMOwen High School Class of 1981 will hold their 30-year reunion this September 2-4.
CSAs keep locals from having to guess where dinner came from Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 6:04PMLiz Thomas, of Newark, plants eggplant at Garden Patch Produce on Friday. Garden Patch Produce is a Community Supported Agriculture venture, wherein community members can buy shares in a local growers crop and usually are required to help with various chores.
Rizal’s most anti-clerical work Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 9:05AM“Out of all the works of Rizal, which one is the most anti-Church?” My co-guest asked me this question while waiting for our interview. Last Friday, we were guests on Tayuan Mo at Panindigan, a Channel 41 program that tackles socio-cultural issues. The issue for that episode was Jose Rizal @ 150: the 150th birthday [...]
Young generation of farmers begins to crop up Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:55AMA growing crop of young people are choosing to make a business of farming in New Jersey, where one of the biggest hurdles is not finding consumers who want to buy their organic produce but securing affordable open land where they can grow it.
Caring for the pollinators Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:03PMThe troubled lives of honeybees get a lot of media attention.
This Week Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:23PMJunior (8-14) and beginning adult tennis lessons will be held for eight sessions beginning June 7, 6 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, at Owen Middle School. The clinic is sponsored by Black Mountain Tennis Association and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks. For more information, call 669-2052.
Atwater Village Farm Lets Neighbors Invest in Their Own Corner Store Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:39AMWhile Los Angeles seems to breed liquor stores, gas stations, and convenience marts, one institution that used to dot the urban landscape continues to vanish: the family-owned corner store. "We rode our bikes there," remembers chef Piper Goldstein. "Our parents sent us there to get milk." At a busy intersection in L.A.'s Atwater Village neighborhood, where she lives, Goldstein envisions a new ...
Community Events and Public Meetings Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:42PM6 p.m., Jackson Arts Collective Monthly Meeting, at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). Every first Monday, the Collective Steering Committee meets to discuss business of the previous month and listen to local artist proposals for the sponsorship of events that fall in line with their mission.
Top 10 Outdoor Tips for a More Pleasant Summer [Lifehacker Top 10] Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 10:44AM# lifehackertop10 Summer's here, and it's time to come out of hibernation and enjoy the great outdoors. Here are our favorite tips, tricks, recipes, and apps for making the most of the season. More »
Grim Numbers Now, Grimmer Numbers on the Way Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 6:00AMExogenous factors could produce shockingly bad statistics for another month or two.
Cal 06.02.11 Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 2:03PMThis year’s annual Rolling Hills Prep School Author’s Luncheon, geared for middle schoolers, features Rachel Reilich, author of “The Trend Set,” about a gaggle of girls who end up with their own fashion label. Ms. Reilich will discuss the writing process and sign copies of her books.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 12:37PMDeadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com. The Chicago Botanic Garden The ...
Upstate Farm Tour returns to highlight the great farms of the area Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:57AMTwo days and 20 farms are at the heart of local agriculture.
'Renegade Gardener' Donald Engebretson to appear at Reno Total Home Show Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 6:41AMFriday: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Reno-Sparks Convention Center Admission: $8 adults, $4 seniors. Children under 12 free.
Pick of the best! Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:18AMTHERE was plenty to see, buy and listen to at Tavistock Garden Festival held in the town centre last weekend. Organised by the town council, there were a host of beautiful model gardens, demonstrations, music and plants to buy during the successful two day event.
What students want from T’graph and Downtown: Better shops, less grubbiness Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 6:28PMBerkeley students say they want better shops on Telegraph Avenue and in downtown Berkeley, and a cleaner, safer-feeling environment, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Graduate Assembly and the ASUC to help inform city planners, politicos and business groups.
Somerset Environmental Education Center offers June programs Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:05AMBASKING RIDGE -- The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs to help children and adults enjoy the wonder and the beauty of nature as spring...
Rhubarb Springs into the Kitchen Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 4:30AMBundles of yummy rhubarb. If you’re a gardener you’ll know the answer to this question: “What’s the first delicious crop you can harvest from your garden?" It’s rhubarb, one of the earliest plants to come up in the spring. Huge shiny green leaves grow on red stems.
How does your garden grow? Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 11:59AM• Many seeds and started plants are available at ECHO; call 543-3246. • Online seed sources include tomatogrowers.com (not just tomatoes — they also sell eggplant, tomatillos and peppers); rareseeds.com and seedsforthesouth.com.
100-day guide to summer fun in the Erie region Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe countdown begins.
Picky about your produce? Markets, stands and farms sell locally grown goods Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 6:46PMAre you picky about your produce? Do you enjoy buying locally grown fruits and veggies? If the answer is yes, then here’s your annual guide to area markets, stands and farms, courtesy of the Pasquotank County Extension office.
READER INTERACTION: Cucumber trellis, a pretty ground cover and no-stake perennials Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 2:55PMRoger and Linda Brooks of Southwest Portland have come up with an ingenious trellis for growing cucumbers in a small space.