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Vicktery Zimmerman works from her home Friday in Chicago during the coronavirus-related order to shelter in place. A self-proclaimed extrovert, Zimmerman has come up with workarounds like video calls to help herself deal with the lack of social interaction.

Extroverts face, tackle quarantine challenges

Vicktery Zimmerman works from her home Friday in Chicago during the coronavirus-related order to shelter in place. A self-proclaimed extrovert, Zimmerman has come up with workarounds like video calls to help herself deal with the lack of social interaction.

April 2, 2020, 6:05am Life

Within days, Vicktery Zimmerman had figured out how to connect with friends and family even as she and her husband shelter in place at their Chicago home. Read story

The Trader Joe&#039;s store on 14th Street near Union Square in New York is seen March 24 with its doors closed after an employee tested positive for COVID19. A sign outside the store informed customers the store was temporarily closed for cleaning. (Luiz C.

How ‘the rona’ is changing everyday vocabulary

The Trader Joe&#039;s store on 14th Street near Union Square in New York is seen March 24 with its doors closed after an employee tested positive for COVID19. A sign outside the store informed customers the store was temporarily closed for cleaning. (Luiz C.

April 2, 2020, 6:01am Life

Four months ago, as the new year approached, the only people in America who regularly used the phrase “social distancing” were epidemiologists. Read story

Most garden vegetables, such as carrots, peas, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers and potatoes, are annuals and need to replanted each year.

Balance annuals, perennials in your yard

Most garden vegetables, such as carrots, peas, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers and potatoes, are annuals and need to replanted each year.

March 28, 2020, 6:14am Life

An annual is a plant that lives and dies in one growing season. A perennial regrows and reblooms year after year. Read story

Just a few basic tools, such as a fork and hand shovel, are really necessary.

Grow gorgeous garden without spending a lot

Just a few basic tools, such as a fork and hand shovel, are really necessary.

March 28, 2020, 6:02am Life

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive. But tell that to your pocketbook after you’ve made a trip to your local nursery or garden center. Read story

This photo taken July 1, 2016 shows a group of first-year honeybee hives in a pasture near Langley, Wash. Chemicals are routinely applied to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds but many are indiscriminate, devastating beneficial insects in the process. Landowners should avoid using pesticides in areas attractive to pollinators and instead use non-toxic methods to get rid of such pests as aphids.

Careful use of pesticides is crucial to valuable pollinators

This photo taken July 1, 2016 shows a group of first-year honeybee hives in a pasture near Langley, Wash. Chemicals are routinely applied to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds but many are indiscriminate, devastating beneficial insects in the process. Landowners should avoid using pesticides in areas attractive to pollinators and instead use non-toxic methods to get rid of such pests as aphids.

March 28, 2020, 6:02am Life

Chemicals are routinely applied around residential landscapes to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds, but many are indiscriminate and devastate pollinators in the process. Read story

Charlie White with Thomason Landscaping Company mows the grass in the backyard of an Orchards house.

Gardening with Allen Wilson: Fertilize twice in spring, two months apart for greener lawn

Charlie White with Thomason Landscaping Company mows the grass in the backyard of an Orchards house.

March 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life

My neighbors have greener lawns than I do. Should I fertilize my lawn now to make it green up faster? Read story

Coronavirus hiatus beard may be a bad idea

March 27, 2020, 6:00am Life Free

The recently issued order shuttering all nonessential businesses through at least April 19 in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, has left many people out of work, many others working from home and many questions such as “Should I get this cough checked out?” “What businesses… Read story

Patricia Bird, foreground, and her son, Joel Bird, attended a United States Census Bureau recruiting session in December for the residents of the Independence Point Apartment Homes near Lincoln High School, held at Independence Point in San Diego, Calif.

Census challenge: Getting young children counted

Patricia Bird, foreground, and her son, Joel Bird, attended a United States Census Bureau recruiting session in December for the residents of the Independence Point Apartment Homes near Lincoln High School, held at Independence Point in San Diego, Calif.

March 22, 2020, 6:05am Life

The push is on to get people to fill out their 2020 census forms, particularly among groups that have traditionally been missed in previous censuses, such as African Americans, renters and people who live in poverty. Read story

Online dating apps taking virus in stride

March 22, 2020, 6:00am Life

People are keeping their distance to avoid the spread of coronavirus, throwing a wrench in the online dating world. Read story

Energy Adviser: Utility commits to service

March 21, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life

This is a time unlike any other, and circumstances are changing rapidly each day. Here at Clark Public Utilities we are committed to keeping the lights on for all customers and remain available for customer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 360-992-3000, mailbox@clarkpud.com or at clarkpublicutilities.com. Read story