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[$] The Just Add Water garden club has chosen

October 5, 2009

The Just Add Water garden club has chosen the garden of Barb Gray for its Garden Club of the Month award. Gray's flower bed extends for 100 feet and is filled with many flowers. Here, standing in front of the flower bed are club members Carol Zeller... Read Story.

Barb Gray's 100-foot long garden bed wins award

October 4, 2009

The garden bed that sits on top of a slight hill to the south of the Barb and Richard Gray property is such an amazing accomplishment, that it was no wonder it... Read Story.

Concrete counters and floors can add color to drab kitchen

October 4, 2009

ARA When you have a big gathering at your house, no matter where you try to set up the food and beverages, the crowd inevitably ends up gathering in your kitchen. The problem is you may not be... Read Story.

Repairing problems with a shower drain

October 4, 2009

Q: I'm a first-time homeowner and will have to do the minor repairs myself. One of the most annoying problems is the shower drain. I've tried using a plumber's plunger... Read Story.

Birds not picky about migration stops

October 4, 2009

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Purdue University scientists say birds aren't finicky about where they stop to rest during annual migrations that can span thousands of miles. Purdue researcher John Dunning and... Read Story.

[$] Darlene Prince/C-N Photo Among the collection of flower

August 30, 2009

Darlene Prince/C-N Photo Among the collection of flower beds at the Karen Grim home is this bed with an antique light pole. Grim said she purchased the cast iron light pole at an... Read Story.

[$] Variety and number of flower beds wins award

August 30, 2009

Variety and number of flower beds wins award By DARLENE PRINCE prince@crescent-news.com Any gardener who walks onto the Karen and J.D. Grim property at 04520 Christy Road in Defiance County may have a difficult time choosing where to look first. ... Read Story.

[$] Attracting butterflies ... green crime fighters

August 30, 2009

Attracting butterflies ... green crime fighters By YVONNE SWANSON St. Petersburg Times If you're planting annual zinnias in your butterfly garden, be sure to select the "Lilliput" cultivar, which butterflies prefer more than 2 to 1 over other cultivars... Read Story.

[$] Darlene Prince/C-N Photo The dazzling number and variety

August 29, 2009

Darlene Prince/C-N Photo The dazzling number and variety of flower gardens at the J.D. and Karen Grim property in Defiance County make it difficult for a visitor to know where to look first. Grim was given the "Garden of the Month" award for August by... Read Story.

Why tomatoes take their sweet time to finally ripen

August 16, 2009

By JOE LAMP'L Scripps Howard News Service Raise your hand or nod quietly if the following scenario applies to you: "My tomatoes are big and green on the vine, but they just don't seem to be getting... Read Story.

Castaway plants and paint are a cheap way to improve a property

August 16, 2009

By MAUREEN GILMER Scripps Howard News Service When I purchased this odd, 1940s bungalow in Palm Springs, Calif., it was painted a stark white and sat amid a barren field of rocks and a few... Read Story.

Don't cut corners when replacing shingles

August 16, 2009

By DWIGHT BARNETT Scripps Howard News Service Q: Our home is 23 years old and has a pitched roof with common shingles. The roof does not leak, but the shingles are starting to curl and are just plain ugly. We... Read Story.

[$] Even with tight budgets, there are ways to

August 15, 2009

Even with tight budgets, there are ways to remodel a home and improve a yard. Plants can often be obtained at a lower price by checking out sales at nurseries and stores. A new paint job on a building or a room can work wonders and not be that... Read Story.

Award-winning Miller garden boasts wide variety of flowers

July 26, 2009

Award-winning Miller garden boasts wide variety of flowers By DARLENE PRINCE prince@crescent-news.com A new garden club in Defiance, called "Just Add Water," is carrying on the long-time tradition of the former Twin Rivers Garden Club by continuing the... Read Story.

Safety tips for gutter cleaning

July 26, 2009

Safety tips for gutter cleaning "Clean gutters." If that's been on your to-do list for a while, here are some tips to folow. -- Wear gloves, which can protect you from bacteria left by bird droppings, and from cuts from torn metal. -- Clear off the roof... Read Story.

Keep your caulks inside the house

July 19, 2009

Keep your caulks inside the house For Associated Press Q. Some caulks and adhesives thicken and become harder to use outside when the mercury dips a little. What can we do about this? A. To remedy this problem, we Carey Brothers get a jump on cool... Read Story.

Schortgen home recognized

July 4, 2009

Schortgen home recognized A 106-year-old home located on a tree-lined street in the Latty's Grove area has been chosen as the Historic Home of the Month by Historic Homes of Defiance. The home, which is owned by Tim and Rita Schortgen, is located at... Read Story.

Awnings are an earth-friendly way to provide some shade

June 21, 2009

Awnings are an earth-friendly way to provide some shade ARA Going green is one trend that continues to grow, helping to keep our environment healthy. And in a tough economy, taking eco-friendly steps at home can also be a way to save some money. If... Read Story.

Another way to grow tomatoes

June 21, 2009

Another way to grow tomatoes By DOUG OSTER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette I first heard of upside-down tomatoes from the late Tom Robinson of Russelton, Pa., back in 2000. I still use the techniques he taught me to plant one or two tomato plants each season. ... Read Story.

Fireflies shine light on insect conservation

June 21, 2009

Fireflies shine light on insect conservation By LINDA LOMBARDI For Associated Press The fireflies on Denise Wade's property in Mont-gomery, Texas, are so magical that they remind her of a very different time of year. "I can say safely that there are... Read Story.

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