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AWC observes Earth Day with sustainability fair
Forty years ago, Earth Day was born out of a movement inspired by Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," which raised a new consciousness about the link bet...
Desert Gardner: Accessorizing your landscaping
There are many ways to liven up your landscaping. These will depend both on the type of landscaping and personal preferences. A typical front lawn ca...
Good old-fashioned fun at the fair
Being a member of the Parker 4-H club from grade school through high school, fairs have been an important part of my life.Before the Parker Fair was s...
Hot springs soak proves it's a small world
Once more I discovered, it is a small world!Our youngest daughter who has been living in Tucson for two years recently moved to New Mexico. I said, &l...
You could win at the Yuma County Fair
You might win a blue ribbon for a beautiful rose you have grown, or a floral design you create may be judged finest in its class.The Yuma County Fair ...
Garden go-round: See what green thumbs can do
Welcome to my garden. Yes, please come in. Four Yuma area gardeners will be extending just that invitation on Sunday, March 14. That's the day for t...
Take a tour of the Moody Garden
Hi! I'm back to celebrate my birthday week with you. Actually I told my family it will be celebrated the entire month of March.I think I'm entitled as...
Historical American gardens
When our country was being colonized, the emphasis was on food and survival. The first gardens were for growing vegetables. The garden at Plymouth Roc...
An Asian jewel for a Yuma garden
Are you interested in an exotic, flowering shrub that is a member of the coffee family, is an evergreen shrub and has creamy-white blooms that smell i...
Garden club news includes sweetheart event
An open house presented by the MGM Garden Club will be from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13. “Bring Your Sweetheart to the Garden” will be held at...
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