Category: Garden and Landscaping

There aren't many Tennessee stories that impact us here in the Pacific Northwest. But a ruling from a Tennessee judge may have changed the collegiate athletics landscape more than any transfer or no-deal in the ever-changing dynamics of college sports. Current Vanderbilt University quarterback Diego Pavia appeared to have played his final regular season game… Continue reading The junior college athletic landscape could be seeing some serious changes

It's vibrant, artistic and full of personality. A young couple was ready to completely redesign their three- and two-bedroom home in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. “They sought a complete transformation and wanted a space that would not only accommodate their growing family, but also capture the artistic essence of their eccentric Silver… Continue reading A Silver Lake home was redesigned within budget

I celebrated my birthday week several times at the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines (UP), in most cases coinciding with the traditional lantern parade. The parade traverses the UP Academic Oval, which is canopied by sturdy acacia trees over a century old, which bear silent witness to the struggles of Diliman residents.… Continue reading Its social and political landscape

With winter on the horizon and snowfall forecasts becoming confirmed, it is important to consider how the freezing temperatures could affect our garden birds. Many birds struggle to survive in the colder months because they have less daylight to forage and a lack of natural sources. Robins are particularly at risk because they rely on… Continue reading Here's how to care for robins with the leftovers from your Christmas dinner

The Plateau district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic hub, has embraced graffiti as a transformative art form, shedding its previous stigma for the craft. Once viewed with disdain and prosecuted, graffiti now enlivens the city's urban spaces with vibrant murals. In November, the first Ivory Graff Graffiti Festival attracted 40 local and international artists who… Continue reading Abidjan's urban landscape is transformed by the Vibrant Graffiti Festival

Five in-state West Virginia University (WVU) students studying landscape and horticulture will each receive $5,000 thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Scholarship Program. Robert Gompers, WVNLA president and owner of Highland Landscaping in Buckhannon, said the WVU scholarship recipients will be recognized at the association's winter symposium on… Continue reading The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association awards $25,000 in scholarships to WVU students

Set on 33 acres just two miles from I-95, Noble Vines will feature 162 ranch-style townhomes with an array of robust amenities. The community will consist of a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, on-site rental and management, 24-hour emergency maintenance and walkways. Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a leading build-to-rent (BTR) general contractor, has begun… Continue reading JCCG Announces Vertical Construction at Noble Vines in Port Wentworth, Georgia

When eco-friendliness meets body positivity: Ella Wiznia of The Series New York's quest to upend traditional body ideas and create upcycled garments The origin of “The Series NY” The piece contains the following disclaimer: “This garment was not designed for a specific gender or body.. The Series NY's colorful garments are designed to exist regardless… Continue reading Ella Wiznia: Sustainability through vintage

A “colorful” art exhibition in Scotland has been named one of the best in the UK of 2025. The Times newspaper unveiled the list, which included must-see installations in places such as London and Brighton, and said museums and galleries across the UK were unveiling a series of “exciting” exhibitions at the start of the… Continue reading 'Colourful' art exhibition in Scotland named one of the best in the UK for 2025