August 20, 2019, 7:04am Life
If mosquitoes, gnats, black flies and no-see-ums are driving you buggy, then consider cozying up to some lavender, marigolds or basil. Scientists question their overall effectiveness, but many fragrant ornamental flowers and herbs grown around the home have properties that can repel insects. Read story
August 20, 2019, 6:05am Food
I have a head of cabbage that’s getting so swollen I know it’s going to split. Especially if a thunderburst drenches the ground. And after that head splits, my other cabbage heads, not as far along as the first, are also likely to swell, then split. Read story
August 20, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life
Coming home at the end of a long day is one of the best feelings there is, especially when we’re not feeling well. But what if the conditions inside your home aren’t helping you get better and could be making your symptoms worse? Read story
August 20, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Life
I need help in pruning my plants. It seems like the more I prune my plants the faster and thicker they grow. How can I reduce the size of my plants and still have a nice, open, natural shape? Read story
August 20, 2019, 6:00am Life
How do you create a space conducive to creative thinking? Read story
August 18, 2019, 6:01am Life
Berries foraged in the forests we pass on the road to somewhere yield a taste of wild places. Read story
August 18, 2019, 5:02am Life
Visit a National Heritage Area, specially designated places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form nationally important landscapes. There are currently 55 areas within the U.S. where communities have collaborated to share their resources. Read story
August 13, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Life
Home heating and cooling are typically the largest expense baked into residential utility bills and thus one of the best opportunities for energy savings in a person’s home. But all that running back and forth to the thermostat can turn it into a chore pretty quickly. Read story
August 13, 2019, 6:02am Life
I suspect the mass consciousness has shifted to a kinder feeling toward insects, and with it an understanding that most insects enrich the gardening experience. Read story
August 13, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life
Do you believe that teaching and involving children in gardening is a good way to teach them responsibility? Read story
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