| `Art on the Lawn' set for Sundays
Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon strolling beneath the trees as the sun glints off tables filled with fused-glass jewelry, ceramic sculptures and other artistic treasures. For Cynthia Langhorst, owner of Beneath the Trees Gallery and Studio, nothing could be better. That's why she's decided to open not only the doors, but also the lawn of her gallery the last Sunday of each month. Throughout spring and summer, starting April 29, Langhorst will host ``Art on the Lawn.'' The remaining five Sundays are May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26 and Sept. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By design, the dates coincide with those of the Allegan Antiques Mrket. ``There's a lot of Sunday traffic on M-40, which will be good for the artists,'' Langhorst said.
Water district working on conservation ordinance
The Indian Wells Valley Water District has received two proposals to write a water-efficient landscape conservation ordinance.The district is attempting to enact this ordinance through the city, which will effect new residential and commercial developments. IWVWD General Manager Tom Mulvihill said the district would like the ordinance to emphasize incentives for developers to build water efficient landscaping, not punishments.He said it is too early to tell what those incentives might be. .
Local Man Injured Trying to Stop Break in
A robbery at a local landscaping business is broken up by the owner. Two people broke into Screener's Landscaping in Pinckney , but the owner of the business heard the break in and came out to stop them. The owner was able to hold down one of the suspects until police showed up, while the other ran away. Police are still looking for that suspect who got away, the other is in police custody. The owner suffered minor injuries. .
Secrets covers gardening gamut
Every page is filled with brief, pointed tips and facts in the Reader's Digest 1,519 All-Natural All-Amazing Gardening Secrets, from the editors of Reader's Digest with Canadian consultant Trevor Cole (384 pages, hardcover, $34.95). A detailed table of contents quickly directs the reader to the information needed, whether it's advice on planting a window box, choosing a flowering tree, repairing a lawn, using lime, sowing seeds, gardening with children or any other topic. Part One: Creating Your Garden deals with the basics of landscaping and specialty gardens. Part Two: Caring for Your Plants takes gardeners through an overview of every type of plant and offers tips on growing them -- annuals, perennials, bulbs, container plants, shrubs, vines, trees, ground covers, ornamental grasses, vegetables, herbs, fruits and nuts.
Author to speak at Waseca County Historical Society
Lynn Steiner will speak at the Waseca County Historical Society Spring Luncheon Lecture Series on Thursday, April 26, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Waseca County Museum, 315 Second Ave. N.E., Waseca.Steiner, horticulturalist/author/photographer, will present "Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota."Steiner is well known to Minnesota gardeners as the editor of Northern Gardener magazine for 15 years. Slides from her new book "Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota" will be featured.Steiner has crafted Minnesota native plant lists for all soils and situations. The book addresses many questions and misconceptions about introducing native plants into our non-native gardens and landscapes. Most importantly the book provides us with the practical information needed to do our part in restoring and preserving the natural ecosystem of our region, community and backyards.A book-signing will follow the luncheon at 1 pm.Call (507) 835-7700 to reserve for the luncheon, or to order "Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota" by Monday, April 23.
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