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Thursday, December 12, 2002 -- Start with good plant for home display (Fred Perkins) Here are some things to look for if you are selecting a plant for inside the house. Thursday, December 5, 2002 -- Here’s how to find a healthy poinsettia (Fred Perkins) How can you choose a healthy poinsettia from off the store shelf? Thursday, November 21, 2002 -- Fall good time for lettuce (Fred Perkins) If you have a small place in your garden but can’t decide what to plant, why not plant some lettuce? Thursday, November 14, 2002 -- Flower bulbs need time to develop root system (Fred Perkins) Although the gardening season will soon be coming to a close, there is still one planting activity to be done: planting bulbs for spring blooms. Sunday, November 10, 2002 -- Abilene’s older homes draw residents who don’t mind hard work (Vivi Hoang) Shannon and Tyson Meinhold needed to find a house fast — but not just any house. Tyson, 25, grew up in a 100-year-old farmhouse and Shannon, 24, was raised in a 60-year-old home. They wanted a home with personality. The Illinois newlyweds scoured Abilene all day with a local real estate agent with no real leads. Thursday, November 7, 2002 -- Preserve flowers by drying (Fred Perkins) Gardeners have preserved flowers by drying for many, many years. Thursday, October 31, 2002 -- Don’t encourage growth; do other things during fall (Fred Perkins) Here are some fall gardening ideas and tips. Thursday, October 24, 2002 -- Gardeners can get beauty from bulbs (Fred Perkins) Every year spring bulbs become more and more popular. Yet most gardeners don’t plant nearly as many bulbs as they should. Perhaps the “instant” mentality of today’s world affects some gardeners. After all, you have to plant a dormant bulb in the fall and wait until spring for the results of your labor. Thursday, October 3, 2002 -- Web pages to help your garden grow Before we realize it, the aroma of the freshly cut lawn and the feel of the soil between our fingers will be another memory of the growing season gone by. Thursday, October 3, 2002 -- ‘Mature’ green tomatoes can ripen away from vine (Fred Perkins) Don’t discard green tomatoes left on tomato plants at the end of the summer garden season. It is possible to ripen green tomatoes in the fall before frost. Simply pick the “mature” green tomatoes and ripen them off the vine. Monday, September 30, 2002 -- Decorating flea market style (Carol Dromgoole) Furnishing your home with found objects is more than a way of decorating — it’s living surrounded by stories. Thursday, September 26, 2002 -- Leaves too valuable to burn; change them into compost (Fred Perkins) With the arrival of autumn comes the chore of keeping the lawn and flower beds free of fallen leaves. Leaves should be removed from the lawn, since a heavy blanket of them can smother a lawn if allowed to remain. Thursday, September 19, 2002 -- Plants do much more than smell, look good (Fred Perkins) Plants do a lot for people. They clean the atmosphere, modify climate, abate noise and control erosion. In addition, many are lovely to the eye and tasty to eat. Thursday, August 22, 2002 -- Watering critical for garden success (Fred Perkins) It is beginning to get hot and dry, and we all put too much hope into those 20 percent rain forecasts. While it is miserable outside, keep in mind that it is better than last year! Thursday, August 8, 2002 -- Crepe myrtles bloom all summer, require less care than many think (Fred Perkins) We often use crepe myrtles in the landscape because they bloom all summer long. We also value them for their peeling bark, fall color and the grace of their natural form. They are as tough as they are beautiful. Thursday, July 25, 2002 -- Family needs should shape decisions (Fred Perkins) No matter how well landscaped your yard is, if it is not functional, you have wasted time and money. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Water trees, shrubs the proper way (Fred Perkins) Improperly applied water can be a leading cause of problems with trees and other plants in the home landscape during the summer. It is easy to overwater plants grown in heavy clay soils and underwater those grown on sandy, well-drained soils. Wednesday, July 10, 2002 -- Tips for your garden, kitchen Tomato skins can be removed by peeling; if you are doing a couple of tomatoes, a sharp swivel peeler is the easiest way to do this. Thursday, July 4, 2002 -- Tips on home decorating from Trading Spaces designers (Rick Bentley | The Fresno Bee) The thought of redecorating your home creates images of gut-wrenching color choices, months of living in only one room, massive holes where plaster used to exist, battles with headstrong decorators and a final bill that suggests moving would have been a cheaper option. Thursday, July 4, 2002 -- Permanently destroying fire ant hills requires repeated, proper treatments (Fred Perkins) Have you got mounds of dirt in your yard caused by fire ants? Getting rid of them isn’t easy. Thursday, June 27, 2002 -- Growing different vegetables requires variety of procedures (Fred Perkins) Here are some tips especially for vegetable gardens: Thursday, June 13, 2002 -- Baking soda, soap mixed in water can stop powdery mildew (Fred Perkins) To stop powdery mildew, mix one gallon of water, 3 tablespoons of baking soda and a dash of liquid soap. At the first sign of powdery mildew, spray the affected area twice a week. Sunday, June 9, 2002 -- Water conservation can be beautiful (Samuel Segrist) The Smith home on Sylvan Drive and the Thacker home on Rivercrest blossom as vivid examples of xeriscaping — and neither has a cactus poking up through the foliage. ... Xeriscaping principles Thursday, June 6, 2002 -- Gardener must be ready to combat various pests (Fred Perkins) Pest management can be one of the greatest challenges to the home gardener. Thursday, May 30, 2002 -- Mulches protect, improve soil (Fred Perkins) Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial practices you can use in the garden. Mulch is simply a protective layer of material that is spread on top of the soil. Mulches can either be organic — such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips and similar materials — or inorganic, such as stones, brick chips and plastic. Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits. Thursday, May 23, 2002 -- Nature has own way of fighting off insects (Fred Perkins) Botanically derived insecticides have gained favor in recent years, due in part to the perception that because they originate from plant material they are more safe, or “natural.” Thursday, May 16, 2002 -- Compensate for old age with new garden layout (Fred Perkins) For many people, gardening is a therapeutic activity, providing hours of relaxation. But as we age, even some of the simplest tasks, like planting flowers or weeding, become difficult because of arthritis, back injuries and other health problems. Thursday, May 9, 2002 -- Golden accents give room sparkle, magical feeling (Shari Hiller) Matt and I have learned to mix and match metals, as it has become more popular, but there’s still nothing quite as beautiful as touches of gold throughout a room. Thursday, May 9, 2002 -- Colorful plant groupings increase ‘curb appeal’ (Fred Perkins) Thinking of increasing the value of your home? Try exterior color decorating to boost “curb appeal” and the value of your home. Thursday, May 2, 2002 -- Gardeners have experience with reduce, reuse, recycle (Fred Perkins) Gardeners practiced the concept of the three R’s — reduce, reuse, recycle — long before it became trendy. People who grow things have a special relationship with the land, and they naturally take steps to take care of it. Thursday, April 25, 2002 -- Oak trees victimized by persistent oak wilt (Fred Perkins) Live oaks and red oaks are dying and oak wilt is the killer. Thursday, April 18, 2002 -- Transplants need extra protection from wind (Fred Perkins) Plants newly transplanted into the garden can benefit from some protection against the wind and cold for at least a week after planting. Wind can dry out tender young plants and temperature changes can shock or even kill them. Gardeners can protect plants with materials found around the house. Thursday, April 18, 2002 -- Repotting plant in larger pot is simple procedure (Scripps Howard News Service) You’ve put it off long enough. The roots are jutting out of the top, bottom and sides of the pot and you can’t understand why the houseplant isn’t growing anymore. Well, ye of the green thumb, it’s time to repot that precious plant. Thursday, April 11, 2002 -- Journal helps with garden plans for following year (Fred Perkins) Do you keep a garden journal? Maybe this is your year to start. There are many great reasons to do so. Thursday, April 4, 2002 -- Early preparation lays foundation for beautiful spring flower beds (Fred Perkins) To get flower beds up and running again in the spring, a few chores are necessary besides planting summer flowers and weeding. The following will help make your summer flower beds healthy and beautiful: Thursday, March 21, 2002 -- Be choosy when buying transplants (Fred Perkins) Most home gardeners buy flower and vegetable transplants each spring. Thursday, March 14, 2002 -- How to test your stored seed for germination (Fred Perkins) Have you saved seed from last year's garden? Some seeds remain viable longer than others. Test your seed for germination now before this year's planting season begins. Checking vegetable seed viability is easy and can save you time later on when the garden season begins. Thursday, March 7, 2002 -- Tackle garden pests as quickly as possible (Fred Perkins) Pest management can be one of the greatest challenges for the home gardener. Yard pests include weeds, insects, diseases and some species of wildlife. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 -- Trees add beauty, more to landscape (Fred Perkins) Trees in your landscape can reduce your heating and cooling costs, help clean the air, add beauty, color, provide shelter from the wind and sun and add value to your home. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 -- Ponds can add interest to garden plot (Fred Perkins) Ponds and water gardens are for birds, butterflies and you and your family. These ponds are typically small, sometimes no larger than three to four feet in diameter. They may be built in barrels or other patio containers. Water is a natural, relaxing and scenic addition that provides interest and enjoyment. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 -- Mulching protects soil, enhances growth (Fred Perkins) Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial practices you can use in the garden. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 -- Avoiding ‘winter injury’ helps plants be stronger come spring (Fred Perkins) By providing your plants appropriate protection from winter’s hazards, you are more likely to be pleased with your garden’s shape come spring. Thursday, Feb 7, 2002 -- HGTV Tips Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 -- Giant fortune cookies can enliven Chinese New Year celebrations Get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year 4700 — the number of years since the mythical founding of the Chinese people. This is the Year of the Horse, and the celebration begins Tuesday, when the first full moon of the first Chinese lunar month occurs. The New Year is also celebrated as a birthday by the Chinese people, who count themselves one year older on this date. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 -- 100 bucks and some change Here’s your challenge: A room that just doesn’t work. It’s tired. It’s dull. It’s blah. (Maybe it’s even ugly.) Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 -- Roses, many gardeners’ favorites, can provide year-round beauty (Fred Perkins) The rose is America’s favorite flower. The genus Rosa includes numerous species, and some are native.
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