San Diego Real Estate News
31 Jul 2010
If you follow tech blogs or watch a few infomercials, you know that inventive minds are always coming up with new household gadgets meant to make life easier. Heres a look at a few of the more ingenious ones.31 Jul 2010
Every day, Doug Lowrance walks out to his tomato garden and talks to his plants.31 Jul 2010
Anders Gurda hops off his bike at various backyards in Minneapolis, grabs his garden tools and starts weeding.31 Jul 2010
Learn about plumeria care and grafting today at Walter Andersen Nursery.24 Jul 2010
Imagine a plant that pumps out flowers almost nonstop -- a plant that practically stops foot or car traffic because it shouts "look at me." Even better, this is a plant that doesnt demand a lot of extraordinary care.24 Jul 2010
There are roses covering every part of Ruth Tiffanys yard, even climbing up a utility pole.24 Jul 2010
Wind chill isnt something we normally think about in July. And its certainly not something wed believe could occur in our living room. But when a properly functioning ceiling fan is spinning overhead, wind chill is exactly what we experience.24 Jul 2010
Varnish or similar coatings would probably peel and flake off in a short time. The best bet is to use a cleaner-polish intended for laminate floors.24 Jul 2010
The San Diego County Orchid Society will host its Summer Show and Sale in the Park noon to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.17 Jul 2010
Ken and Deni Carpenter got exactly the home they wanted: spacious with a contemporary elegance.17 Jul 2010
Michelle Obama has Obama-ized the White House with healthful menus, planted bok choy and rhubarb to supply them and ramped up the fashion quotient with metallic strapless dresses and studded belts. Her latest style statement: official flowers in a looser "garden" style by Laura Dowling, the new White House chief floral designer. Dowlings hot-glue gun has been smoking as she has created hundreds of arrangements, many in custom containers wrapped in birch bark, moss and dried apricots. The more relaxed, sometimes unexpected look incorporates armloads of romantic blooms, trailing vines, shaggy ferns and the occasional hot pepper and Brussels sprout.17 Jul 2010
Upside-down gardening methods such as the Topsy Turvy planter inspired Tony Tangorra, 81, and his neighbor and partner Fred Anderson to invent what they call Fence Top Gardening.17 Jul 2010
Volunteers with an interest in native plants and habitats are invited to help care for the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve.17 Jul 2010
Before you try any cleaner or solvent to remove the spatters, test it on an inconspicuous part of the item to make sure it doesnt harm the finish.10 Jul 2010
Home décor is undergoing a subtle change, thanks to the weakened economy and the trend toward smaller but better-quality homes.10 Jul 2010
Everyone is invited to a celebration of San Diegos 241st birthday with free cake and ice cream, music and dancing.10 Jul 2010
The big advantage of window air conditioners is that it is possible to cool only the space you are occupying -- a bedroom, family room, kitchen or whatever.10 Jul 2010
Butterflies have inspired novels, movies, fashions and songs. And today, more flower gardens are devoted to attracting them.3 Jul 2010
It's time to enjoy the gourds of your labors3 Jul 2010
Garden expert Nan Sterman will explain the equipment needed for propagation -- the making, potting and transplanting cuttings from a variety of plant materials.
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