Home & Garden

6 tips for gardening on a budget

Submitted by mdynia on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:20 am

As the weather warms up, green thumbs across the nation are heading outdoors to plant gardens and beautify yards. But whether you love lettuce or have visions of violets, there is no reason gardening has to leave you with an empty pocketbook. You can keep more money in your savings account by following these six tips.

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Ohio Farm Bureau offers free online gardening meeting

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, May 9th, 7:45 am

Interested in learning how to create a garden and grow vegetables? Then join the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) for the Vegetable Gardening for Beginners online meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Spring Cleaning: 9 dangerous items to throw away

Submitted by JTullos on Tuesday, May 7th, 7:05 am

Spring’s here, which also means it’s time for the dreaded spring cleaning! Though cleaning is on the brain, many Americas will actually fail to clear out some of the nastiest and dangerous items in their home, which can harbor bacteria and potentially cause health problems if they aren't disposed of properly.

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March Pending Home Sales Index for Ohio

Submitted by mdynia on Monday, April 29th, 10:03 am

The Ohio Association of REALTORS reports that the number of single-family homes and condominiums put under agreement in March rose for the 23rd consecutive month compared to the results from the prior year.

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Lorain County Historical Society's Spring Garden Luncheon Fundraiser

Submitted by nicolejohnson on Friday, April 26th, 11:07 am

Join the Lorain County Historical Society for the 5th Annual Spring Garden Luncheon Fundraiser being held on June 8, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hickories Museum 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Enjoy a casual afternoon of beautiful flowers, lovely fragrances, delicious food, music and fun at Elyria's beautiful historic 1895 mansion. The Hickories Museum will be open for touring and some local private gardens will be open to luncheon guests for touring as well.

Seating is limited so advanced ticket purchase is strongly suggested. Ticket prices are $17.50 for non-members and $14 for LCHS members. Tickets and gift certificates are available for purchase in person or by mail at the LCHS office located at 284 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio. For more information please contact LCHS at (440) 322-3341 or e-mail lchs@lchs.org

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Lifesaving message: Change your clock, change your smoke detector batteries

Submitted by mdynia on Saturday, March 9th, 8:21 am

State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks forward on Sunday, March 11, 2013: Change the batteries in your smoke detectors!

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Spring cleaning safety tips

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, March 7th, 8:01 am

With the advent of spring, people often feel energized to spruce up their home and yard. As you "spring clean" keep these tips in mind to ensure the safety of your family in your home and yard.

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