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Phil's Findings: They changed the home designs for many Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:07PMCars did it. They changed the home building landscape ever since cars became part of a family profile. We are talking about garages, the place where cars would be housed. After all, they were and are licensed members of families. Since they cost money, they had to be treated with respect.
Hometown, Ariz. Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:50PMPRESCOTT - "Press-kit. It rhymes with biscuit." We are in this Northern Arizona town about a half-hour when we receive this bit of advice from a shop owner. "Everybody's going to know you're tourists," he adds with a touch of disgust.
Ruling opens HOA sculpture dispute to jury decision Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:16AMA metal sculpture of a saguaro wearing sunglasses and holding an electric guitar may not be what some people want in their front yard.
Arizona jury may decide if sculpture can stay Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 12:27AMPHOENIX -- A metal sculpture of a saguaro wearing sunglasses and holding an electric guitar may not be what some people want in their front yard.
Ballyhack an Exacting Test Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:31PMMuch has been written about Ballyhack Golf Club, Lester George's wonderful and exacting test in the rolling hills just outside Roanoke, Va. But reading and hearing about the course is a lot different than actually standing on the first tee and for the next four hours maintaining the concentration necessary to fare well on this superior combination of club choice, challenge and charm.
Insider's guide to the outside Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:08AMLandscape designers approach each project differently, driven by a site's size, context, topography, the needs of the owners and, of course, the budget. But some of the basic challenges and fixes at Orlean House in Orlean, Va., involved considerations that apply universally.
I-70 Rocky Mountain Golf Trail - Vail, Colorado to Moab, Utah Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:46PMThis is a first! A golf trail-vacation named after a U.S. Interstate highway with a special focus on women golfers.
See bungalows on parade Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 1:49PMThe Twin Cities Bungalow Club will offer a tour of seven local homes (four in Minneapolis, three in St. Paul) on Saturday.
A landscape architect’s rules of thumb Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 8:27AMLandscape designers approach each project differently, driven by a site’s size, context, topography, the needs of the owners and, of course, the budget. But some of the basic challenges and fixes at Orlean House in Orlean, Va., involved considerations that apply universally.
From palatial to playful Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 6:56PMby Carol Blitzer Gamble Garden spring tour inspires gardeners with a range of designs
From old skis to steel panels, fencing gets a facelift Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 2:30AMFences serve many purposes: keeping pets in or people out, providing privacy, defining margins, protecting a vegetable garden, screening an eyesore or framing a view.
Garden & Design events for the week: April 3-9 Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 2:50PMA.D. Barnes Park Bird Walk: Gigi Pardo, volunteer leader with Tropical Audubon Society (TAS), leads walk. Enter the park on Southwest 72nd Avenue north of Bird Road (Southwest 40th Street), turn left at the T intersection and park in spaces on either side of the road; 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday; 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Coral Terrace free. 305-667-7337 or www.tropicalaudubon.org.
Scrappy landscapes: Old items are put to new use Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 1:36PMDiscarded items don't have to be junked. There are lots of ways to put them to use in home landscapes. Using recycled materials in yards can save resources and money, as well as add character.
Landscaping doesn't have to be costly Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 2:32PMIn the words of English poet John Keats: "The poetry of the earth is never dead."
Gorgeous gardens, inspiring design, stunning themes Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 11:28AMPortland, Ore. This years Portland Home Garden Show has invited the top landscapers in the Northwest to create gardens of magnificence and distinction. The show will host Showcase Gardens and a very special feature The Komen Garden. Visit the Portland Home Garden Show, this February...
Profiles and Perspectives Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 8:03AMNature enthusiasts got into the spring of things with Neil Sperry Thursday night in the latest installment of the Profiles and Perspectives series sponsored by the Noble Foundation.
Breakthrough at Bryant Park Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 12:01AMNow that a prominent development partner and architects are on board, a key site catty-corner to Bryant Park is moving closer to a resolution. The Post has learned that Hines Interests is now working with Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, the owner of 1045 Ave. of the Americas, which takes up a...
Nothing says Christmas in South Florida like Santa in a speedboat Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 3:54PMNothing says Christmas in South Florida like Santa in a speedboat
Garden vision Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 2:21PMCutting down 36 arborvitae with a chain saw, installing an irrigation system, creating a subtle Japanese-type landscape — all these gardening projects seem quite typical — unless you’re blind. For Ted Howard of Wenatchee, they are pretty straightforward, even being blind. It just takes him a lot more time and patience.
Hagens find art in rusted metal parts Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 8:14AMRetired long-distance truckers Judy and Lou Hagen have welded, grinded and painted a niche in the folk-art world. As sculptors of whimsical metal creations, they have not only found a vocation but also developed a passion for turning rusted scraps of metal into works of art.
A thing of beauty Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 10:06AMBehind every stunning garden or landscape design is a beautiful,often untold story of love, family and labor.
Edible landscaping can be planted now In Sacramento gardens Friday, November 5, 2010 @ 6:11PMRosalind Creasy's front yard looks good enough to eat. That's the idea.
Portsmouth area community calendar Monday, October 4, 2010 @ 12:17PMToday in Rye - Beach Smoking Legislation: Public input session at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4 at Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Road, Rye. Join in a discussion with legislators about issues surrounding state beaches in Rye and Hampton. Rep. Jeffrey St.
Elma Approves Contested Fill Permit Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 4:30AMAn issue with the fill permit at Pound Road has been settled for the time being, as the Elma Town Board approved a request to allow extra material to be brought onto the property. The decision came after several months of arguments from neighbors as the board determined how it would monitor the situation.
Passion Preserving Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 3:50AMFor David Koehn, canning produce connects him to the earth and to other people. The art of canning, Koehn said, is that many grow their own vegetables, can them and trade them. Canners can learn from their mistakes and successes, and those of others.
Banks Course at Forsgate Polished to a High Shine Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 1:44PMWhen most people think of world-class golf in New Jersey, the first two courses that come to mind are Pine Valley and Baltusrol, the former because of its perennial No. 1 ranking in American golf, the latter because it has hosted seven U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship.
Interview: Keith Bontrager Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:22AMGarage-based frame builder who became a parts ﬁgurehead
Jules Siegel: A Joy-Filled Book on the Art of the Book Cover Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:09AMThe Art of American Book Covers explores one of publishing's most creative periods, when covers took on the qualities of sculpture. It's a stunning example of critical art history, free of any curatorial jargon.
Parking strips designed for beauty and drought tolerance by Portland gardeners Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:13AMThree Portland gardeners come up with water-efficient designs for dead space between street and sidewalk.
Opening up the garden Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:45PMby Katia Savchuk Landscape designers make gardens accessible for all
Sculpture on Fore St. attracts steady flow of complaints Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:16PMFed up businesses say an art landscape on Fore Street has become an eyesore and they want it gone.
Add a distinctive flair to your house with Georgia Crete Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:42PMUnfortunately, driveways are often overlooked leaving a less than strong first impression. Georgia Crete’s wide variety of texture, color and patterns can make a dramatic difference in your driveways giving your home the visual curb appeal you desire. Everyone will stop to admire your driveway. It really will be the crowning touch to the curb appeal of your home. Let Georgia Crete offer you our ...
Setting the Scene: Put Your Outdoor Living Spaces in the Best Light Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:00PMIt's summer time, which means it's time to focus on the outdoors and creating an inviting energy-efficient home environment.
Celebrate garden getaways at annual Sioux Falls area bus tour Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 2:42AMJulie Cleary believes in dirt therapy. Her gardening began as a form of healing more than 20 years ago to help her cope with a family death. "There's something about working in the earth. It's therapeutic to dig in the ground," she says.
Rentech Awards Fluor FEED Contract for Rialto Project Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 8:00AMLOS ANGELES----Rentech, Inc. and Fluor Corporation jointly announced today that they have signed a contract under which Fluor will provide front-end engineering and design services for the Rialto Renewable Energy Center , being developed by Rentech.
State model water conservation reshapes sustainable landscape standards for professionals and homeowners Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 11:13AMWater conservation, for governments and individuals, is slowly becoming a part of the public’s lexicon.
State model water conservation reshapes sustainable landscape standards for professionals and homeowners Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 3:28AMWater conservation, for governments and individuals, is slowly becoming a part of the public’s lexicon.
Hewitt on Europe Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 9:33AMEuro squeeze brings fresh EU integration impetus
Attendance Up, Sales Improve At Philadelphia Antiques Show Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 1:30PM:Visitors to The Philadelphia Antiques Show were greeted at the entrance by a blast of color, all coming from the booth of Olde Hope Antiques, which had moved around the corner from last year to the spot vacated by Leigh Keno. "We got off to a fine start with over 1,000 tickets sold for the preview on Friday, April 16, and attendance continued at a pace ahead of last year," Josh Wainwright, show ...
Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 1:16AMPortsmouth
Water-wise or eyesore? Nampa homeowner fights for her right to go xeric Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 12:32AMA Nampa resident is fighting with her homeowners' association over her xeric landscaping. As water becomes scarcer in the Treasure Valley, will we see more battles like this? Read more about gardening, xeriscaping, native plants and more
Landscape kits get DIYers going Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 5:40AMWhile the services aren't highly publicized, several local garden centers offer low-cost to virtually free landscape designs for do-it-yourselfers who need a little guidance on plant selections but not a full-blown professional overhaul and installation.
Sunnyvale mosaic artist obsessed with garden orbs Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:35PMBOBBY SANCHEZ / SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORFor three years, Barbara Dybala has been swirling mosaic circles onto concrete balls to produce massive bejeweled globes destined to dazzle in the dirt.
A cozy Atascadero home with a surprise backyard Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:54AMWhen Eric Welshons attended Atascadero High School from 1980 to 1984, he noticed a small bungalow on
Omega 'Advanced Jig Fishing' DVD Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:38PMBassmaster.com's Product Showcase
Hewitt on Europe Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 6:37AMHow does it feel to wear the burka in France?
Business doesn't flicker for lighting firms Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 7:43AMMost of the year, Tom Crain sorts evidence and interviews suspects as a detective with the Chicago Police Department. Come Christmas season, his company brightens many a Chicagoland night scape.
Realtor couple sold on hillside PV home Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 7:12PMScott and Debbie Jarson, Realtors who specialize in architecturally significant homes, just moved into their Paradise Valley home designed by architect Will Bruder.
Wiest: Fall fashion takes root in colorful display Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 4:24PMThe seasons are changing, and in my garden I'm slowly dressing it with the latest fall fashions.
Interview with Jeff Brauer Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 10:13AMHere's an interview session Cybergolf's Jay Flemma had with Texas-based architect, Jeff Brauer. Brauer has been a frequent contributor to Cybergolf, providing enough stories, articles and insight to have his own tab, Brauer's Book ( www.cybergolf.com/brauersbook ). Jeff has also contributed mightily to our Architects Corner ( www.cybergolf.com ...