Lifestyles
Making life work — Growing your own food
These challenging times are sparking an interest in some back-to-basic practices. People are asking if they can save ... Read more
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Lifestyles
HOME & GARDEN SPOT: Mapping out a plan for a landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The results are in: Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, which means an early ... Read more
Lifestyles
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Winter mulching protects plants, trees
Holy moly, did the cold weather come in fast. Fall is usually the time when I am leisurely ... Read more
Lifestyles
SOUND GROUND: Adding soil amendments can make a difference
I’m going to sound like a total geek, but I watch videos about gardening. I find it interesting ... Read more
Local News
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Perennials need TLC to keep them thriving
Not to bash annual plants, but perennials are where it’s at. Don’t get me wrong, I buy a ... Read more
Lifestyles
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Calling all perennials
Ah, September. Temperatures are still set to broil, but hints of cooler weather pop in occasionally, giving us ... Read more
Lifestyles
Home & Garden Spot: Caring for plants during dry spells
For The News Courier Although we have had a few recent rains, drought damage to home landscapes is ... Read more
Lifestyles
Delicious, nutritious eggplant comes in several varieties
Some of my favorite vegetable plants produce beautiful flowers. Okra produces large, hibiscus-like flowers; zucchini produces bright yellow ... Read more
Columns
SLICES OF LIFE: Power gardening
I look forward to getting out into the garden each spring. I’ve never been able to define why ... Read more
Local News
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Tomato plant care begins with basics
I just put my tomato plants in the ground and am absolutely giddy that it’s fresh tomato season ... Read more