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Lifestyle
Friday, May 25, 2012 8:55 AM |
By Darrell Blackwelder
For the Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — With above average temperatures approaching, many will be concerned about keeping their plants, trees and shrubs irrigated. When temperatures rise above 90 degrees, plants are going to wilt. Hydrangeas, rhododendron, tomato plants and bedding plants will look as though they need water.
Don’t overwater wilted plants. A good rule ... Read More
HEADLINES
Blackwelder column: Early tomatoes grew up in a greenhouse
Friday, May 25, 2012 12:43 AM |
SALISBURY — Garden centers and retail outlets are having a banner year selling vegetable transplants, especially tomato transplants. Both experienced and novice gardeners long for fresh, homegrown tomatoes.
Late June and early July is usually t ...Read More
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:56 AM
Get creative and spring into salad
By Michael Hastings
Winston-Salem
Springing into salads is an annual ritual this time of year, and salads offer lots of choices for light side dishes and entrees.
Three restaurants in the Winston-Salem area have shared some of their favorite salads.
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Faith briefs
Lifestyle | Friday, May 18, 2012 1:54 PM |
by noon on Thursday for inclusion in Saturday’s Faith section. Call 704-797 4243 for information. Read More
Homeschool co-op stages outdoor drama fundraiser
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:36 AM |
“Make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow Love,” projects Petronella, who is 7th grader, Elizabeth Riser, the gracious Lord’s daughter of Mock’s Village, England. The year is 1255 A.D.
The 11-year-old homeschool co ...Read More
Lush landscapes on Symphony Guild tour
Lifestyle | Friday, May 18, 2012 6:42 AM |
SALISBURY — When Ann Meredith told Don and Sandy Graham that the Symphony Guild had lined up a violin player to perform in their yard during this year’s garden tour, Don replied that a steel drum band would be more suitable for their pro ...Read More
Blackwelder column: Prune the hydrangea, but leave the lizards alone
Lifestyle | Friday, May 18, 2012 8:28 AM |
SALISBURY — The last few days have brought much-needed rainfall to Rowan County. The rainfall deficit has narrowed now to within a half inch of normal. The rainy week also provided time for home gardeners to ponder questions about vegetable gar ...Read More
A Symphony of Gardens is this weekend
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:54 PM |
The beautiful gardens at the High Rock Lake home of Don and Sandy Graham will be on display during the Salisbury Symphony Guild’s ‘A Symphony of Gardens’ tour May 19-20.
Tour hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine.
...Read More
Rowan Rose Show is this weekend
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:51 PM |
The Salisbury Mall is the new location for Rowan Rose Society’s annual Rose Show this weekend. Show times are from 1-7 p.m. Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 19 and 20. Admission is free.
The show will feature hundreds of rose blooms includ ...Read More
Salisbury Farmers Market update
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:08 AM |
By Katherine Jones
For The Salisbury Post
Plants are abundant at the Salisbury Farmers Market this week and May is a good time to plant flowers and vegetables mainly because the chance of a killing frost is almost nil.
Many of the vendors have a larg ...Read More
Magryta column: The bitter truth about sugar
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:10 AM |
By Dr. Chris Magryta
For the Salisbury Post
Why do we care about sugar?
I promised a follow-up article to the May family challenge to eat more healthfully, so here it is.
We all are paying more attention to the effects of our lifestyle choices on our ...Read More
An Asian twist on summer salads
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:06 AM |
When the weather gets warm, cool food hits the spot. And it doesn’t have to be the same old boring chicken salad, either. If you’d like to add something a little zingier to your summer repertoire, try this Spicy Asian Noodle and Chicken ...Read More
Fashion tips from a pro
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:57 AM |
• Know the best design lines for your shape
• Know your best colors
• Buy classics in quality fabrics
• Invest in three great-fitting slacks in neutral colors
• Have 1-2 great-fitting jeans
• Have two classic skirts
&bul ...Read More
Fashion show at Warrior Golf Club highlights summer style
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:14 AM |
CHINA GROVE — Rain forced Warrior Golf Club’s VIP Summer Fashion Show fundraiser inside Wednesday, but close to 80 guests still enjoyed seeing the hot summer styles from local merchants and hearing about what it’s like to be a cost ...Read More
A high-schooler's memories of her beloved 'Oma'
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:07 AM |
By Parker Williams
For The Salisbury Post
It was the Fourth of July and my mother and I were riding home from having dinner with my grandparents. A thousand thoughts, unanswered questions and curiosities burned through my mind.
“Mom?” I ...Read More
Spencer's Arbor Day a success
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:10 AM |
The Town of Spencer and the LandTrust for Central North Carolina hosted the Arbor Day 2012 celebration April 28 at the Eighth Street Ballpark. The purpose of the event was to promote the preservation and planting of trees, along with a better underst ...Read More
People and Places
Lifestyle | Friday, May 11, 2012 4:23 PM |
Faith School Reunion
Recently Faith Elementary School held their second annual Faith School Reunion. Alumni that attended the school in 1930s through 2011 attended. It was held in the cafeteria where a meal was served followed by special recognit ...Read More
'Small church with a large heart' celebrates 60 years
Lifestyle | Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:44 AM |
By Katie Scarvey
For The Salisbury PostThe “small church with a large heart” — John Calvin Presbyterian — will celebrate its 60th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13.
The Rev. Marvin Lindsay, pastor there from 1997 ...Read More
FUMC hosts renowned conductor for hymn festival
Lifestyle | Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:00 AM |
The FirstARTS series of the Stanback Department of Sacred Music at First United Methodist Church will host God is Gone Up: An Ascension Festival of Hymns at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20. This festival of hymns will center around the theme of Christ’s Asce ...Read More
Monroe column: Finding abundant life through nature
Lifestyle | Friday, May 11, 2012 4:30 PM |
Recently I was helping a friend, who so graciously asked me to work for her some helping out with tea parties. (You might have heard of the place, Carolina Lily in Salisbury off Kern Carlton Road.)
Julie’s gardens are amazing. Every time I visit t ...Read More
Blackwelder column: Bamboo is one tough cookie
Lifestyle | Friday, May 11, 2012 9:55 AM |
SALISBURY — Bamboo can be one of the most difficult weeds to control. Unfortunately, many plant it as an ornamental or as a screen only to learn it can spread as much as 20 feet in one season. Once established, bamboo can take over landscapes, ...Read More
Odd weeds cropping up in lawns
Lifestyle | Friday, May 11, 2012 10:03 AM |
By Darrell Blackwelder
For the Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — Home gardeners are phoning and sending e-mails with questions about their lawns. Unseasonably warm weather has created problems with weeds and other pests. Below are a few situations tha ...Read More
Rain barrels for sale
Lifestyle | Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:47 PM |
Cooperative Extension is offering rain barrels again this spring. These barrels are manufactured locally from high density polyethylene with deep ribbed sides for strength.
The rain barrels fill from any size gutter downspout through an insect-pr ...Read More
Riot in the Pasture set for May 20
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:10 AM |
SALISBURY — Bread Riot, a local food advocacy non-profit, takes inspiration for its name from an actual revolt in Rowan County during the Civil War when flour and other food supplies were hoarded by merchants as families starved.
On May 20, the ...Read More
Degree column: Grill safely this summer
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:39 AM |
s warmer weather approaches, grills begin to heat up — although more than half of Americans say they cook outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun in shining, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to preven ...Read More
Lettuce, strawberries, cole crops available at Farmers Market
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:43 AM |
By Katherine Jones
For The Salisbury Post
Strawberries were once again very plentiful last week at the Salisbury Farmers Market, and there will be a good supply this week as well. Steve Eagle said he cannot predict how much longer berries can be pic ...Read More
Catawba professor's tells everyone 'Grilling Is Happiness'
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:41 AM |
“People love passion,” says Cyndi Allison Wittum, a Catawba College communication professor. “I always tell my students that everyone will forgive you almost any sin if you are enthusiastic and excited about what you’re doing. ...Read More
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