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Weekend to-do.
Look how much snow there is in the garden! I love how pristine it is. Not even a single squirrel has ventured to cross. I know I should probably bring the Hardoy chairs into the basement during the winter, but I always forget. It doesn’t help that our basement is such a crazy mess; I’m [...]
Gardening news for Southwest Florida
Orchid basket class East Fork Orchids is offering a class to make Valentine’s Day orchid baskets. Your entrance includes two orchids, a fern, a bromiliad and a basket and learn how to put it together. When: 10 a.m., Feb. 12 Where: East Fork Orchids Admission: $45 Information: 495-1699 or 287-7298, reservations requested Designing with nature [...]
The Shape of Your Patio Sofa
Patios are built in many shapes and sizes. People strive to make their outdoor living areas unique. You should select an outdoor sofa as distinctive as the patio itself. The selection of patio sofas almost rivals the selection you have for interior couches. The big difference, well the patio sofa is weather resistant. Technology advances [...]
Keeping an Eye on Capitol Hill’s Spending-Cuts Big Talk
Post-election displays of enthusiasm by the prevailing party in the House of Representatives typically match the hyperbole of pre-election stump speeches. So it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that a caucus of conservative House Republicans – the Republican Study Committee, with 100-plus members – rolled out a proposal this week that would cut federal [...]
Creating Your Patio Style
Patios have become an extension of our home interiors. Because of this, it is important to put some thought into the style of your patio. Spend some time thinking about the elements you would like to incorporate to really put some style in your outdoor living space. What’s Your Style? Do you like contemporary designs [...]