Lifestyle
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Blending the practical with the spiritualOct 02, 2024 10:36 am - Annettee Budzban says to seek counsel through therapy and the Bible.
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Discover there is ‘More than Malbec’ from ArgentinaOct 02, 2024 10:14 am - Mary Ross tracks the superstardom of Argentine Malbecs. Now that sales are slipping, what’s on tap for the other wines from Argentina?
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There’s no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously
Oct 02, 2024 6:00 am - For many of us, fall cooking has to include apples. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests apple butter for that hit of autumn flavor.
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Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables
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Focus on fall planting and transplantingOct 02, 2024 12:17 am - Fall is a great time for planting and transplanting perennials, trees and shrubs. In general, trees and shrubs do not need to be pruned when transplanted to compensate for loss of roots during transplanting. Fall conditions, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants reestablish their root systems.
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Aurora church blesses handmade quilts and girls' dresses, baby-care kitsOct 01, 2024 11:41 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated annual Quilt Weekend Sept. 28-29. More than 100 quilts handmade by congregants, girls' dresses and more than 50 baby-care kits assembled by members were blessed at worship.
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Have a damp, shady yard? Ditch the grass for cheap, eco-friendly moss.
Oct 01, 2024 9:26 pm - While moss, with its brilliant color and plush texture, seems to fit naturally into the dreamy landscapes of fantasy novels, the ancient plant can also function as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to an attention-demanding lawn.
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How can I hang heavy art without damaging the wall?
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Homeowner stuck with old wallpaperOct 01, 2024 8:27 pm - An 80-year-old homeowner faces a dilemma with wallpaper that’s lasted 24 years.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 6-12Oct 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Plant and bulb sales, garden club meetings and more.