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The painted house
If there is one simple way to bring your house into the 21st century, it is with paint. No matter when your house was built, what the architectural style...
Organizing convention takes many hands
Welcome back to Part 2 of this five-part series. Last week I told you about the early preparations for the AFGC (Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs) Convention...
An ode to oleander
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is native to a broad area from Morocco and Portugal eastward through the Mediterranean region and southern Asia to Yunnan in...
The no-mow lifestyle: How a gardener learned to love artificial turf
Passers-by keep knocking on the door of John Chapman's home to ask about his lawn. "The last one was a woman, saying, 'I've got to know what...
Desert Gardener: Ice cream social draws many ice cream lovers
Since last fall I’ve been giving you weekly reports in this column about the activities that have been going on with the garden clubs. For...
Garden clubs involved with tree plantings
ELLEN GARDNER, DESERT GARDENERGarden clubs involved with tree plantingsFriday is Arbor Day. I have mentioned before that it is a favorite day for me as...
When going cross-country, learn to avoid unscrupulous companies
When Darcy Kaplan made her plans to move from Kent, Wash., to Gilbert, Ariz., where her husband had been relocated by his company, she thought she was...
Blooming with state pride
The popular palo verde, with its strong form, smooth green bark and spectacular bright yellow flowers in the spring, was officially adopted as the Arizona...
Mondays with the mayor - enjoyable and informative
April 18-19 has, at long last, arrived. Yes, this weekend is the Arizona Federated Garden Club Convention here at the Shilo Inn. I certainly urge...
Garage tuneups: new frontier in home remodeling
If you rush to shut the garage door before your neighbors can see inside, then have to suck in your gut to slink out of a 6-inch opening between your car...
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