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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Lifestyle Columnists
Clematis is a vine of outstanding flowers
Among flowering vines, few have flowers as spectacular as the clematis. It has been more than 150 years since this vine was first hybridized to improve flower size and color, and improvements continue to be made.
If I had just five minutes
I think most people who have ever lost a loved one have thought or dreamed of having them back for just five minutes to catch up on your life and theirs.
Maintenance key to healthy fescue lawn
Fescue is the most popular and widely used lawn grass in Dawson County. This is for good reason. Fescue is a cool season grass and loves the average temperatures of this region. Fescue grows rapidly in spring and fall but little during periods of extreme heat or cold.
Big Daddy giving them the 411
Depending on when you were born, you've likely heard parents, grandparents or other relatives talk about the challenges of their era.
Time to get your pet vaccinated for rabies
In recent months, cases of rabies have been confirmed in surrounding counties.
Imaginations of children should soar
The beautiful spring weather has made me reflect on the springtimes of my childhood.
It’s more than nostalgia, it’s history
When I talked with Dr. Herbert Robinson about his upcoming visit to speak for the historical society, he was aware that many of his audience will want to hear some tales about earlier years in Dawson County; after all, he is past 90 and has a prodigious memory.
Reduce mosquitoes at home
Every spring I receive a large number of phone calls related to controlling mosquitoes around the home.
It’s a good time to be green
Earth Day is not until April 22, but the Great American Clean-up lasts from March 1 to May 21, so I'm doing my "going green" column now.
Hymns heard, misheard
Holy week is one of my favorite times of the year.
Grow better onions
Although we have to wait before we can enjoy those sweet Vidalia onions, you can use these tips to growing sweeter (or hotter) onions in your own garden.
We have it pretty good
In my everyday job, I write about business and state politics.
Know when to start seeds, purchase plants
Gardeners must make a decision at this time of year. Should they purchase and plant seeds to grow transplants for the garden, or should they wait until planting time outdoors and buy started plants from nurseries and garden centers?
I’m not who you think I am
When somebody thinks you're somebody that you're not, it can either be really good or really bad.
When we come up a little short
Many groups and individuals find themselves in the same situation as United Way Board Member Taylor Wallace at the recent Recognition Luncheon, "coming up a little short of the goal."
Articles by Section - Lifestyle Columnists
Sticks, stones really not that bad after all
There are a few words that my child knows I will not tolerate being uttered. Fat. Stupid. Retarded. Hate. Ugly.
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