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- Thursday, June 20, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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England: Trilliums, while hard to find, can grow easily in woodland gardens
Question: I want to plant some native trilliums in a small woodland garden. What is the easiest kind to grow?
White wines range from soft and fruity to very crisp
In last month's column I described some of the most popular red wine grapes and the wines they produce. This month we're taking on white wine grapes. So, pour yourself a glass of chardonnay and read on.
Rich: In the battle of love, ladies wear five stars
It would behoove all you men to thoroughly understand one thing: We women normally conduct our romances by committee.
Skaggs: Plant expo focuses on drought
Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to dig, prune, plant and mow. For many gardeners living in Northeast Georgia, a much anticipated event is finally here - the 2008 Spring Garden Expo!
Myers: A little change can be OK
The other day I was looking back at some old pictures of Chloe. Some of them were more than a year old. If it weren't for me or Amy in the pictures with her, I would think I was looking at someone else's child, not mine. I was amazed at how much Chloe had changed in such a short a time.
Thompson: Freeze grapes for sweet snack
Do your kids love sweets? Try this sweet snack instead of the usual junk food: frozen grapes. Just put the grapes in your freezer and leave them there. When you pull them out let them sit for about five minutes before serving. They're delicious and healthy!
Thompson: Stay cool with this neat seat
Have you ever heard of Lava Buns? If not, you need to check it out. It's basically a seat cushion that you can either heat up in the microwave or cool in the freezer. The internal microcore element holds the hot or cold for up to six hours. It's great for the deer stand, the football stadium bleachers or the Fourth of July picnic. The name is kind of weird, but the ...
Thompson: Benefits of duct tape go beyond expectations
OK, did you do well on last week's pop quiz?
Thompson: It’s quiz time! What do you remember from a year of tips?
I hope you had a wonderful and safe New Year. Now close your books, clear off your desk and pull out a No. 2 pencil. IT'S QUIZ TIME! Let's see how much you remember from the tips I provided in 2007! (The answers are at the bottom. No peeking. I'm serious).
Myers: Look all around — God is everywhere
At Chloe's day care, they have a large window cut into the wall. Every once in a while, while I'm on lunch, I'll drop in and look at her through that window. From the hallway, I can see how she's doing, how she's interacting with the other kids and whether she's behaving.
Lunch guys: ‘Guiltless’ sandwich screams for some fat
If you're anything like us Lunch Guys, you're probably still reeling from a holiday-food hangover. The sweet potatoes, the pecan pies, the many McRibs (yeah, they're back!) - they did a number on us this year.
Rich: Laughter can give our souls a reprieve
When Ferroll Sams, one of the most beloved writers of Southern literature, was inducted into his native Georgia's Writers of Hall of Fame, he did not let the moment pass without taking the opportunity to underscore one of life's most enduring truths.
Rich: Hosiery held in high regard
The other day I was digging through a box for one thing or the other, when I ran across a picture of my best pal, Karen, and me when we were in junior high and on the student council together.
Skaggs: Freezing weather stresses dry plants
Just as things were looking up for Georgia gardeners after last month's rain, Northeast Georgia had temperatures in the teens just after the New Year's holiday. Unfortunately, drought-stressed plants will likely be hit hard.
Wilburn: Get your vitamin C with tasty tangerines
History Tangerine is a variety of Mandarin orange. The mandarin orange is native to southeastern Asia. The name tangerine comes from Tangier, Morocco, the port from which the first tangerines were shipped to Europe. Tangerines were cultivated for more than 3,000 years in China and Japan, but did not reach Europe and North America until the 19th century. It reached America in the mid-19th century when the Italian ...
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Off the Shelves: 'Hackers of Oz' revives a classic
Back in 2011, I created a list of the top holiday-themed books I love. One book was "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol." The author, Tom Mula, has finally (and thankfully) released a new book this year which pays homage to another great literary classic while giving it an inventive spin.
Earth Sense: Proper drainage can prevent basement leaks
Boats leak from the bottom. But a house can leak from the top or the bottom.
Excessive moisture problematic for gardens
Plants and lawns cannot survive without water, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
Proper hot dog safety
Hot dogs are often a staple food for camping and grilling in the backyard and at tailgates parties.
Eyes of the Father: Raising His voice to get our attention
The other night I went into the kitchen and poured myself a glass of juice. Chloe came in and said she needed to take some medicine before she went to bed. So, I set the juice on the counter and reached for her medicine bottle.
Earth Sense: North Georgia's summer pattern can vary
North Georgia's summer climate is often called "hot and humid." But that's not really accurate. There are times when it's warm and humid, and other times when it's hot and dry.
Controlling snakes around the house
Not too many animals in the world get quite the same emotional response as snakes when they are found in the woods or around the house. People have been repulsed by and attracted to snakes ever since the dawn of time.
Eyes of the Father: Words have power to hurt
Cole and I went shopping at Walmart. As we walked toward the door, I saw her. She was obviously in poor health.
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