ASK DIY: Monochromatic gardens make the most of less dwb.sacbee.com
@ 12/07/06 18:22 comments(0) report
flower garden, so i really want to create something eye-catching. any suggestions? for our demonstration we chose two color-schemes: a white scheme and a pink scheme. the color scheme was followed both in selection of plants, and in the plant containers.

Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Gaia Retreat and Spa www.topcancernews.com
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
federal health minister tony abbott announced that the government has contributed a $10 million dollar grant towards the new olivia newton-john cancer centre at melbourne's austin hospital. olivia newton-john, a breast cancer survivor, believes in the

Veggie Chowder warms the tummy on a chilly day www.commercialappeal.com
@ 12/02/06 17:06 comments(0) report
a couple of weeks ago, we had that first chilly, rainy autumn day. it was the day that my monday dinner crowd was coming, and all i could think about was soup. i considered chili, but for that, in my mind at least, the weather needs to be really

Bahama Line Brings The Tropics Back Home www.courant.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
the rustling of palm fronds, the gentle lapping of turquoise water, the dunes of soft white sand. a look at the new collection of nearly 100 tommy bahama fabrics for outdoor furnishings is like a quick trip to the islands - and it's an inspiration for

Industry Expert Offers Ten Reasons Why Termites Invade Your Home www.openpr.com
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
garage door frames that extend into the soil will eventually be attacked by foraging termites. that is their job and they do it very well. be sure that your contractor removes all wooden concrete forms in a new build or addition. use pressure treated

Basil: Everyone's Favorite Herb! www.gardenguides.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
if a person loves herbs, they love basil. it seems to be everyone's favorite herb and the recipes are endless that take advantage of this fresh and spicy leaf. i personally think if you can only grow two plants it should be a pot of tomatoes and a pot

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ... www.chicagotribune.com
@ 12/25/06 02:31 comments(0) report
it's getting close to the witching hour. are all your presents wrapped? and more fundamentally, do you have (enough) wrapping paper? for those who find themselves in a paper-and-ribbon shortage and are unable/unwilling to get back out there to buy more,

Fighting a textbook case of inflation www.projo.com
@ 12/02/06 20:08 comments(0) report
with the cost of college textbooks soaring, schools, publishers and even lawmakers are looking for ways to ease the burden on students and their parents. recently, a congressional advisory committee held a public hearing to discuss a study that will

Tangerine: She Is All They Say www.gardenguides.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
tangerine is my favorite flavor. growing up, i chomped through the rest of the roll of tropical lifesavers just to savor the three tangerine ones; letting the circles slowly dissolve on my tongue until ultimately, paper-thin, they crumbled and finally

How to make a polite front yard garden. www.gardenguides.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
lawn tractor started to go, the especially steep parts of the front lawn have reverted to meadow. the lawn there is so steep that it takes a pair of spiked shoes to get up or down it. i plan on replacing grass with groundcover as soon as i get a myself a