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In the garden
Q The photo (on Page 3E) is a closeup of leaves on my 3-year old peach tree. It is representative of all its leaves. Last year it bloomed profusely and bore copious fruit. This year, no flowers — and these hideously deformed leaves. Continue reading...
A little of this …
… and a little of that sprout up in LR garden tour
From extremely manicured formal plantings to free-flowing native plants, there is a style of beauty to suit all gardeners among the points of interest on the Greater Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs’ 2013 spring tour. Continue reading...
Personal space
Timothy Faires Where I live: I live in downtown Springdale. My house was built in 1933. Continue reading...
Ask the expert
I live in a 1920s bungalow with small bedroom closets not much bigger than the width of the closet door. Physically enlarging them is simply not an option. Do you have any tips or tricks regarding how I can make the most of the limited space? Continue reading...
Tools & toys
Kitty Holster What’s to love: An ultra-lightweight cat harness made of washable cotton. Continue reading...
Peabody ducks ‘retired’ as seasoned celebrities
Dear Otus, I took my family to Little Rock on April 30 to witness the last march of the Peabody ducks. It was a sad day. I hope they found a good home for them because it won’t be the same now that it’s a Marriott. Continue reading...
Plant up a garden in a living picture
Looking for a fresh way to liven up your garden walls? Think plants, not paintings. Continue reading...
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
DEAR TOM AND RAY: I like a bit more comfort, so I lower the pressure in my tires by 4 psi below the door-sticker recommendation. I figure that the pressure listed on the door is for the car when it is carrying five people. There are never more than two people and a bag of groceries in my car. My brother, who also drives a Lexus LS 430, says that this practice is unsafe, but he’s the kind of guy who cleans his instrument panel with a Q-Tip. What do you guys think? — Richard Continue reading...
Keep it clean
New Smart Tube Technology What do you do when your spray bottle of cleaner runs low? Continue reading...
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
Happy birthday. You know what makes you different and better, and you project that this year.You’ll close a deal in June. Continue reading...
HELPFUL HINTS
DEAR HELOISE: I, too, want to say “thank you” for promoting adoption of shelter dogs and cats. I persuaded my husband to let me foster a dog until it could be adopted. The Humane Society gave us a 3-year-old white boxer found wandering the streets, underweight and with injuries. The Humane Society had taken him from animal control, where he was scheduled to be put down the next day. Continue reading...
ON CHRISTIANITY
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Is it possible to be addicted to things other than drugs or alcohol? Or are some of the things we do just bad habits that we could break if we really wanted to? — M.D. Continue reading...
Super Quiz: People of the Bible
1. He built a famous ark. 2. Best known for his feats of strength against the Philistines 3. A giant Philistine killed by David 4. The Roman judge at the trial of Jesus Continue reading...
PERSONAL SPACE: Keith Sibley
Where I live: I live on the Stonewood subdivision. It’s right across from the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks between Fayetteville and Springdale. We wanted something that was not too far out and was a safe, home environment that was kid-friendly. Continue reading...
In the garden
Q We have had a corn plant for 35 years. It is now over 7 feet tall and has outgrown the ceiling. Can it be cut back without hurting it? All of the leaves are at the top. We realize it is not as attractive as it was, but it now blooms once a year and fills the house with a wonderful fragrance at night. Thank you for your assistance. Continue reading...
