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Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns, gardens in dry climes?

Growing a lush lawn in the desert can feel like a losing battle. With the proper care, the warm-season Bermuda, zoysia and bahia grasses can hold up fairly well during summer, but when the weather cools enough to actually enjoy those lawns, they transform into a dormant carpet of straw. It’s no wonder many homeowners gardening in arid climates use gravel instead of plants, or opt for artificial turf for a green front yard. Those are two ways to bring low-maintenance greenery to challenging desert zones, but plastic-based grass isn’t biodegradable. It absorbs and retains heat and, ...

Blooming Grove Historical Society to host volunteer day March 2

It is a day for history lovers, non-history lovers and anyone with a love for service. The Blooming Grove HIstorical Society will be hosting a Volunteer Day on March 2 at 9 a.m.The society is located in a museum and an old fashioned meeting house at 397 Dunkard Church Road, Cogan Station. ...

‘Puppy Bowl’ reaches 20th anniversary

NEW YORK (AP) — The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. But does the sheer cuteness of it really ever get old? “Who doesn’t want to watch dogs play all day long?” asks Laurie Johnson, the director of Florida Little Dog Rescue in St. Cloud, ...

Before starting seeds indoors, check if they’re duds

I’ve had just about enough of winter and am itching to get my hands dirty. I can’t do that yet in my New York garden, but I have been distracting myself by growing microgreens and dwarf strawberries on the kitchen counter. It will be another month before I bring out my seed-starting supplies, but I can do some pregaming by testing my old stash for viability. In the past, I’ve had luck growing seeds several years past their expiration dates. You can, too, but it will take some forethought: Attempting to grow seeds that turn out to be duds could set you too far behind to start ...

Library to open private lactation room

From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Welch Children’s Wing and present the latest addition to our commitment to dynamic library service, the opening of a private lactation space. The room, on the first ...

Love your library in February

February may be known for Valentine’s Day, but did you know it’s also Library Lovers Month? That’s right, this is the month when you really get to express how much you appreciate all that libraries can do for you. Libraries provide resources and programs that engage patrons in a wide ...