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….
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 On Tuesday we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful environment surrounding us on Marco Island and how to perhaps create habitats (think your yard) that are more friendly and inviting to the environment and the creatures that…
Laura Murphy/Master Gardener | Special to The Times Grow this vegetable and get hooked on gardening Tyler Gough, director of Indy Urban Acres, says you’ll get hooked on gardening once you start growing your own tomatoes. Residents can receive help identifying plant diseases and insects, conducting soil tests, and more. The Master Gardener Hotline is…
