Pet lovers : Beware of scammers

Welcoming a new pet into your home can be one of life’s greatest joys. Sadly, scammers know this too and they’re exploiting animal lovers...

Summer: A time to plan for next season

Summer is a time when many gardeners begin making plans for new additions to next year’s gardens. You may already be doing ongoing evaluations...

Less labor more enjoyment in the garden

Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing...

Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables

Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a...

Bring the garden to your next gathering

Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season...

Gardening in extreme heat

The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves...

You paid for better roads ; Politicians stole your money

If you’ve ever sat in traffic on State Route 67, battled potholes on I-15, crawled through congestion on I-8, or felt stuck on Highway...

Say aware of and away from text scams

Scam artists are constantly adapting their tactics to trick unsuspecting victims into giving away personal information or money. If you’ve received a strange text...
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Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitoes

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like bar­becues, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mos­quitoes and...

Creating and caring for shade gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortu­nately, there are more plants than you may think...