The harvest of last year’s summer and autumn crops is over. I harvested my veggies, elderberries, pineapples, guavas and pomegranates. I cleaned the garden and put away my tools. It was time to leave my garden of rest. We begin the new year with a renewed sense of joy and hope, and with the goal … Read more
Brian Jervis Ask a Master Gardener There is plenty of water available now, but come July and August, many gardeners will be trying to figure out if we can give our plants the water they need without breaking the bank. We’re probably a bit spoiled, actually. All most of us need to do to get … Read more
Darla Chouinard Master Gardener The origin of dates can be traced back to around 5320 BC. Dates were, and still are, a staple food grown in the Middle East and North Africa. The date palm is significant to numerous cultures and religions and is sometimes referred to as the “tree of life” due to its … Read more
Midlands Humane Society will receive a $40,000 grant investment from Petco Love in support of its animal rescue work in Pottawattamie County. Petco Love is a national non-profit change for pets harnessing the power of love to make pet communities and families closer, stronger and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested … Read more
WESTERLY — With winter approaching, some final cleaning, mowing and cleaning was done this week around the new formal esplanade garden at the Broad Street entrance to Wilcox Park next to the Westerly Library. Park and library staff and volunteers celebrated the completion of the redesigned esplanade last month in a formal ceremony. Now, Park … Read more
Baptist Health Hardin will add to its battalion of therapy dogs with the addition of a new puppy that was introduced to some staff on Wednesday morning. Her pop-in visit was a surprise to welcome employee Lisa Humphrey, who found out she won a hospital-wide naming contest for the 3-month-old black and gold doodle, who … Read more
The new state legislation may outlaw any local rules that prohibit certain types of e-bikes on the Coastal Road, despite a decision by the Half Moon Bay City Council in April to do so. Assembly Bill 1906 gave local jurisdictions the ability to ban class 1 and 2 e-bikes on bike paths. Assembly Bill 1909, … Read more
JEFFERSONVILLE – On Saturday afternoon, the Jeffersonville Township Public Library held a grand opening ceremony for its Know and Grow Play Garden on the second floor garden terrace. Although the area itself and some of the features have been available to community members since May, this event marked its official opening. The garden is open … Read more
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