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August 2009

GardEN Q &A: Don't eat these, deer

Q. Can you recommend plants that deer won't eat?A. There are many plants deer don't like. Most of them are poisonous. Others have prickles, thorns or fuzzy leaves that make them difficult to eat.

Ways to become a frugal gardener

Long before gardening was a mainstream designer hobby, it was essential.

Future unclear for Eagle Valley Middle School complex

Recent changes made to the plans for a new middle school complex have left some school board members feeling underwhelmed, while one former board member maintains the project should be scrapped altogether.

Sometimes, a bottled marinade is the way to go

For this recipe on super-easy family grilling, we're departing from usual practice and using a bottled marinade. Sometimes you just gotta go there.

What to do when out-of-line legs worsen achy knees

WASHINGTON - Exercise your hips to help achy knees? If you've got knee arthritis, your whole leg starts subtly shifting out of alignment as you favor the sore spot.

Wal-Mart proposed for south Gardnerville

Plans for a 152,495-square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter insouth Gardnerville are in the design review process.Commercial zoning was recently granted for the subject 25 acres along

Forestry offering low-cost plants

The Nevada Division of Forestry is offering a selection of low-cost plants suitable for fall planting in western Nevada.The State Tree Nursery is located at 885 Eastlake Blvd. in Washoe Valley.

Education Achievements for 8-16

Sarah Johnston graduatescum laude from Dartmouth

Foreclosures continue to climb in Lyon County

The rate of home foreclosures continues to climb in Lyon County, while Carson City stays relatively stable.

Overcoming conflicts of marriage, work

If your marriage and business are linked because you and your spouse co-own a company, then you know the potential for conflicts is huge. But, so are the rewards - if you take the right approach.