Looking out the window on a rainy day, I forget that spot way back in the shade in the back of the garden will be bone dry come summer. It’s too far away to water conveniently very often with a hose, and extending the irrigation for just that one area under the trees in the shade is not practical.

In the spirit of practicing what I preach, I set out to do a little pruning around the ol’ homestead last week.

Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to be a senior, as their outlook on aging focuses on staying physically and mentally fit.

Given the strange weather we’ve had so far this winter, I shouldn’t be surprised that many of the plants and trees are showing signs of life.