From wacky weather to gardening in a smoky haze to dealing with migrating masses of our latest Biblical-grade bug invader (the spotted lanternfly), 2023 has been a roller-coaster adventure for gardeners. But with every twist and pitfall comes the chance to learn, adjust, and maybe grow a better flower next year. Now that the growing…
New Delhi: A festival season is always a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It’s the time when homes come alive with twinkling lights, aromatic incense, and the warm embrace of loved ones. The season also presents a fantastic opportunity to rejuvenate your living spaces with furniture that not only adds to the festive spirit…
As this year’s growing season is ending, our mind wanders to next year’s garden. Saving seed is a no-cost way to assure gardens have repeats of favorite flowers. Self-saving seed is a rewarding activity but there is a caveat. When collecting seed from flowering plants it is good to know beforehand whether the mother plant…
As I write this, we are extremely dry. I tried to plant a few perennials this past week and it was too dry to even dig. The good news is that every time I write a column about how we need rain, it rains. So, my fingers are crossed. I am holding off on planting…
A gardener is showing the world some of the best drought-resistant plants for your garden. As droughts become increasingly common in many parts of the world, this Instagrammer tells us which plants we can grow that require minimal amounts of water and can last all year long. The scoop Popular Instagrammer Kaleb Wyse (@wyseguide) provides…
There’s a big change at the KFC Yum! Center, new hardwood has been installed and it’s just in time for the upcoming basketball season.Panel by panel, a crew of around 20 carefully installed the new flooring at the KFC Yum! Center on Thursday morning.”It’s very important for us to check everything going on, making sure…
MATTOON — The MHS Huddle has been painting business windows throughout town in preparation for the Mattoon High School varsity football team’s first home game of the season Friday evening. More than two dozen volunteers with this nonprofit booster club gathered Sunday evening at Heritage Park to pick up their paint supplies and then spread…
