Hippo-what? An Amaryllis by any other name is still easy to grow www.gardenguides.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
sometimes it's even a bit confusing. as home gardeners get more sophisticated, retailers are now offering both hippeastrum and amaryllis in their catalogs. so what on earth is a hippeastrum? and how come it looks exactly like an amaryllis? actually, for

Ring in the new year with friends www.detnews.com
@ 12/13/06 16:14 comments(0) report
kitchen. the day of the party, the hostesses gather at the host house to decorate with wild abandon. each brings her own treasures, from crystal cake plates to silver servers, so they can create eye-popping displays without spending a penny. they want to

Peter, Peter isn't the only pumpkin eater www.stltoday.com
@ 12/02/06 19:38 comments(0) report
halloween has passed, but let's not forget pumpkins ã¢â‚¬â€ for eating. native americans cultivated pumpkins long before white settlers arrived. preparation was simple and savory: whole fruits were bedded in hot ashes, then drizzled with animal fat and

The Lure of the Back Yard Pool www.gardenguides.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
then the hunt begins and for all the catalogs' assurances that their pools, liners, pumps and whatever are affordable, if you are like me, you gulp when you tally up what your whim is going to cost you. well, i'm here to tell you that it can be done

Police probe daycare tot death www.denverpost.com
@ 12/14/06 00:47 comments(0) report
an aurora police dispatcher gave cpr instructions to a daycare provider who tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate a 1-year-old girl at her home tuesday, officials say. the girl was pronounced dead after she was taken by ambulance to children's hospital,

Mushroom, Bell Peppers and Goat Cheese Wraps www.stltoday.com
@ 12/11/06 01:05 comments(0) report
1 1/2 cups crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet; about 7 ounces), divided heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms; sautãƒâ© until tender, about 10 minutes. add canned tomatoes and their juice. cook until liquid

Students can take action in reducing energy costs www.da.wvu.edu
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
water heater to save on their electric bill. although students may end up using more hot water, there are shower heads available with a flow limiter attached that limits the amount of water emitted, he said. students should keep all windows and doors

Narcissus bulbs easy to grow www.al.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
q: my neighbor has some wonderful small yellow bulbs blooming now that i would call daffodils but she calls them jonquils. i have also had someone else call them narcissus - what is the correct name? i really like the way they look in the garden. -

Holiday birthdays deserve their own special celebration www.tennessean.com
@ 12/17/06 23:08 comments(0) report
john's birthday is dec. 25th, jenny was born oct. 31st and jack was born on the fourth of july. what does a parent do when children's birthdays and holidays collide? have you ever thought about the kid who gets pumpkin pie instead of a barbie cake or

How you can find a good contractor www.ocregister.com
@ 12/03/06 01:54 comments(0) report
my windows are old and letting in a lot of moisture, so i think i will replace them this winter. what is the best way to go about finding a contractor to do the work? the best way is to get a personal referral. ask neighbors, friends and family whom