Maximize and Extend the Beauty of Roses with Proper Care
by Melinda Myers Although June is national rose month, gardeners can keep their roses healthy and blooming all summer long. Through proper care and a few simple strategies both existing and new roses can continue to look their best throughout the summer months – maximizing their beauty and enjoyment for all. Water thoroughly whenever the [...]
What Parent’s Need to Know about Changes in the Classroom
As technology evolves, so do the ways children learn in and out of the classroom. With constantly changing tools and trends, teachers can do more to stay up-to-date to help children thrive. It is important that parents understand what these changes mean so their children can maintain a competitive edge. Here are some new trends [...]
Tips for Protecting Your Deck
Many people build their decks to improve the beauty of their backyards while adding value to their home. Wood decks are an investment and as such, should be protected. However, the National Association of Homebuilders estimates that there are currently 20 million unprotected decks in the United States. Staining is not only an easy solution [...]
How to Get Kids Interested in Current Events
It’s never too soon to get your child interested in current events — and doing so can have many positive benefits, from building vocabulary and improving writing, to encouraging active and engaged citizenship. While the news might seem “boring” at first to kids, there are steps you can take to show them just how interesting [...]
Good Habits Make Good Gardens
By: Dave Egbert Garden Column Contributor Ever notice there are things you do around the garden that come so naturally to you that it is hard to remember that others might not have the same effective habits that make you such a good gardener? Or conversely, do you wonder why some gardeners seem to have [...]
Home & Garden: Spring temptations: blooms get a boost by planning ahead
by: Dave Egbert Garden Columnist The weather is great, the sun is warm and the trees are all in full leaf! Garden centers, big box retailers, and even the local supermarket are overflowing with young colorful bedding plants and veggies starts. So let’s grab a basket full of flowers and get planting, right? Sure, go [...]
