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November 15, 2009

Wreaths and flowers lay at the base of the Picauville Memorial in France, on June 5, 2009. Over 150 people attended a ceremony here paying tribute to those who sacrificed so much in 1944. This ceremony is one of many held in the Normandy region honoring... Read Story.

Giving flowers honors veterans, both the dead and the survivors

November 15, 2009

Giving flowers honors veterans, both the dead and the survivors By MAUREEN GILMER Scripps Howard News Service A World War II veteran asked me to design a memorial for his fallen brothers in our local park. I could see in Jack's eyes a great sadness... Read Story.

At right, this photo released by Sarah Dorio

November 8, 2009

At right, this photo released by Sarah Dorio shows a loft where the temperature, floors, furnishings and finishes of this loft decorated by Brian Patrick Flynn are protected from intense heat and sun fading all due to a UV resistant treatment on its 30... Read Story.

Kennedy signatures worth $2,000-$2,500

November 8, 2009

Kennedy signatures worth $2,000-$2,500 By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON Scripps Howard News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I have signatures from John F. Kennedy before he became president of the United States. I am fairly certain they are... Read Story.

Grow daffodils in the shade

November 8, 2009

Grow daffodils in the shade By MAUREEN GILMER Scripps Howard News Service Old trees can transform a neighborhood into glorious woodland. However, those who live in our country's wonderful older suburbs know mature trees make growing bulbs like tulips... Read Story.

Interior designs to cut energy costs

November 8, 2009

Interior designs to cut energy costs Associated Press When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills?... Read Story.

[$] 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.

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