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Sowing Flower Seeds and Other March Gardening Tips
Sowing seeds of some flowers and vegetables, pruning, and checking perennials for soil heaving are some of the gardening activities for this month.
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Get Growing! By Bethany Mccammon Tap Spring is finally here. You can smell it in the air and see it in the budding flowers and greening grass. You can feel it on the warm breeze, in the light rain, and in the glorious sunshine. The equinox has passed and it’s official: gardening season is here!…
Read MoreBahia Principe Residences & Golf
Bahia Principe Residences & Golf By Becky Eades Working at the same job, seeing the same people, and sleeping in the same house every night is what most of us do every day. Routine is part of a stable life, but have you ever craved more adventure? Sought a new routine that brought interesting people…
Read MoreNew Vegetables To Grow
New Vegetables To Grow In 2015 Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Five more new vegetables, including three herbs, have recently been awarded the prestigious All-America Selections (AAS) award. These include a basil, beet, broccoli, chives, and oregano. Each year, the best of the new seed-grown vegetables are chosen as AAS winners after…
Read MoreCorned Beef and Cabbage Made Easy
Corned Beef and Cabbage Made Easy By Morgan Lehman With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, your menu is sure to include a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. But why not try a twist on a classic? Here are some ideas to spice up a holiday favorite: CROCK-POT CORNED BEEF Ingredients 6 carrots, cut…
Read MoreSpring is Almost Here: Fun Spring Recipes
Spring is Almost Here: Fun Spring Recipes By Bethany Mccammon Tap It may not seem like it, but spring is fast approaching. The first day of spring will be March 20th, and in preparation for sunny days, green grass, and warmer temperatures, we’re excited to share with you a list of tasty spring recipes. Some…
Read MorePruning Apple Trees
Pruning Apple Trees Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Late winter is the best time to prune mature apple trees. If you’re buying young ones in the spring, they may or may not need pruning, depending on several considerations. Trees need to be pruned for best yields and longest tree life. How much…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Dinner and Recipe
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Recipe By Becky Eades While your inclination may be to head to the hottest restaurant this Valentine’s Day, it’s highly likely you’re only going to find a long wait or mediocre “holiday” specials. This year, try a more heartfelt approach and whip up a gourmet meal just for the two of…
Read MoreRevisting Resolutions: Keeping the Motivation
Resolutions can turn from friends to fickle foes in the middle of January.
It seems to make sense at the first of the month: with the dawning of a brand new year comes the dawning of a new you. Finally there is a chance to organize the living room so well that the television remote’s instructions takes a moment to find, or to get a stomach so flat that the jeans from high school fit with ease.
Read MoreGarden Trends for 2015
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Health, nature, and living outdoors are some of the key gardening trends nationwide for this coming year. Each year, the Garden Media Group (www.gardenmediagroup.com)– a marketing firm for the home and garden industry—identifies key trends for the coming season. For 2015 they’ve pegged nine of these, which…
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