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Garden tour returns to Capital City With an extra year to prepare, the "gardening event of the year" returns to the Capital City next weekend. by Molly Morris Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ask Angi: What should I do after a flood? Whether it’s caused by a late spring rain, a broken water main or a backup from some other cause entirely, a flood in your house can be destructive and expensive to repair. by Paul F. P. Pogue Ask Angi (TNS) Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Garden of Month winner stays active tending plants Sue Kauffman moved into her home on Edgevale Road three years ago. It was a new build on a once wooded area with no landscaping — a blank slate. by Molly Morris Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

On Display: Artist delves into world of bronze casting, public art Bringing history to life through cast bronze is what artist Chad La Fever loves to do. He works to create bronze public art sculptures and fine art bronze cast fossils merged with wood and stone to create an artistic homage to Earth's prehistoric past while telling stories through his art. by Leann Porrello - For the News Tribune Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Design Recipes: The beauty of black decor Black is a color that is often overlooked. Neutral, bold and luxurious, the color black can be used either as an accent, a pop or an overall statement. by Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Skip these 5 renovations to avoid harming your home’s value There’s been a boost in at-home renovation projects within the past year — and it shows no signs of slowing. by Kiersten Willis Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ask a Master Gardener: Focus on fertilizer for best tomatoes Most of us are at least thinking about garden fresh tomatoes this time of the year. We all prefer to have delicious tomatoes from our garden. by Peter Sutter - For the News Tribune Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

From the Stacks: JCCC inmate's book offers insight into prison system Like many people, I don't often think about the lives of prison inmates. In my day-to-day life, it's not something that is brought to the forefront of my mind. by Megan Mehmert - For the News Tribune Published Jun. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Experts offer tips for bringing a new pet into the family When you bring a new dog into your home, you don't want to bark up the wrong tree in terms of adoption. by Charlotte Renner - For the News Tribune Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Vinyl records surge during pandemic, keeping sales spinning PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

From the Stacks: Thought-provoking story bounces through time I really love time travel or time displacement stories. I loved Audrey Niffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife" and Ken Grimwood's "Replay." "Oona out of Order" by Margarita Montimore is more of a time displacement or time-slip novel. by Qhyrrae Michaelieu, For the News Tribune Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Style at Home: Summer seating for a chic lake house vibe It’s the start of a lovely and leisurely lake season. Whether you just visit a lakeside abode and want to bring some of the magic back to your neighborhood for the summer or venture out to your special getaway, the rustic chic lake aesthetic is beloved by many. by Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ask Angi: What summer projects should I plan ahead for? The warmer months offer the ideal environment for outdoor work! Because of this, many professionals get booked up quickly. by Paul F. P. Pogue Ask Angi (TNS) Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Wild mustangs from the West come for Florida ‘healing’ The white hieroglyphs running down the mustang’s big, brown neck, and the necks of all the horses like him, tell some of the story — if you can decipher the code. by Christopher Spata Tampa Bay Times (TNS) Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your pet helped you get through the pandemic. What happens now? CHICAGO — Your pet eased the loneliness of the COVID-19 pandemic, sitting close as you binge-watched "Bridgerton," making cameos on your Zoom calls and forcing you outside for walks. by Mary Ellen Podmolik - Chicago Tribune (TNS) Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ask a Master Gardener: Tips for maintaining a bountiful asparagus harvest It has been a bountiful year in the asparagus patch, and as the harvest starts to wind down, here are some tips from David Trinklein, of the University of Missouri Division of Plant Sciences, to maintain or improve next year's productivity. by Peter Sutter - For the News Tribune Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm