How to keep you and your loved ones safe in excessive heat Check out this video to learn tips for sunscreen application, how to keep children safe and the location of seven Coachella Valley cooling centers. Summer heat in the Coachella Valley can be challenging for gardeners, but certain plants can thrive with proper care….
Eileen Ward | Columnist The regulatory method of integrated pest management includes preventing entry and establishment of foreign pests. The first line of defense is to identify and then suppress new pests as they are first discovered in limited areas. If suppression is not achieved, you then turn to containing and eradicating the pest. The…
For the first time since the early 1980s, Gardner White is back in Detroit — and this time, it’s bringing a whole new retail concept. The Michigan-based furniture company debuted GW HOME with a ribbon-cutting and cocktail reception on Thursday, June 5. Located at 1201 Woodward Ave., across from the Hudson’s site development, the store…
Kadence Baumgardner | Guest contributor As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a rewarding and impactful year of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Therapeutic Horticulture program at Lake Forest Academy. This program continues to be a powerful tool for hands-on learning, emotional growth, and environmental awareness, giving students opportunities to connect with…
Eileen Ward | Special to the Eagle Creating a water feature in your yard used to be difficult back in the day when lath and plaster or concrete were used for construction. We now have pre-formed pools and pond liners that make it a weekend job. A water feature attracts birds and other wildlife and can…
Chris McKeown | Special to Cincinnati Enquirer Gardening tips and tricks for beginners Ready to elevate your gardening game? These 15 tips will help you grow a greener, healthier garden indoors and out. A couple of days before Mother’s Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was…
Sarah Sekula | Studio Gannett Home improvement contest offers $50,000 for renovation from USA TODAY Content creator Jenna Phipps and USA TODAY are partnering on Project Home Improved to offer $50,000 for your home renovation project. Gannett When it comes to remodeling, creating a special place for your pets is often at the top of…
Eileen Ward | Columnist There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida. Several people have asked me about the pretty pink trees blooming in the medians. The Tabebuia heterophylla or pink tabebuia is a variety that will grow to 50 feet and so…
