The Genoa Home & Garden Tour will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with strolls along the streets of Genoa’s oldest settlement and views of some of the finest homes and gardens.
Ten properties - from several historic homes to the Genoa Cemetery and the Genoa Lane hanging tree - are included in this […]

If you have ever wondered how the historic homes of Monroe look on the inside or what’s planted in their gardens, check out the Monroe Historic Home and Garden Tour on Saturday.The event includes four historic homes near downtown Monroe, the CSX train depot, a quilt show at the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center, an art […]

An annual highlight of the first weekend in June are home and garden tours of two of Detroit’s most distinct historic neighborhoods: Indian Village and Corktown.
Indian Village’s 34th annual tour is set for Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seven homes and gardens and one additional garden will be open to ticket-holders, […]

Imagine turning a tree into family, transforming a shrub into history or capturing a memory with a flower.
With a little research and a pinch of creativity, the plot of land outside your home can open up like a diary, to recall a favorite travel moment, recall cherished ancestry or revive local tradition. Here are some […]

everal Colfax Garden Club members were blue ribbon winners in the club’s Flower Show on May 4.
The winners are listed below for the design and horticulture divisions.
Design Division:
“Wind Song” - Lauretta Hoofman, first place; Carolyn Flynn, second place; Connie Moore, third place; and Bili Winter, honorable mention.
“Touched by the Sun” - Gail Ichters, first place; […]

With great excitement, new-home builders thoughtfully choose flooring, hardware and trim to make indoor living spaces fit lifestyles. My observation has been the final process — landscaping — frequently receives the least attention because of burnout and budget strain.
Julie Moir Messervy, award-winning author and landscape designer, says a home should be more than just the […]

Soroptimist International of Fallon presents its two-day 7th Annual Home, Garden and Recreation Show on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Fallon Convention Center.
The event is free (donations are welcome) and offers the latest household gadgets and recreational opportunities for the […]

Alan Curbishley has told his West Ham players to hit back from a 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United by winning their next two home games.
The Hammers boss watched his side slip to five points adrift of safety after goals from Michael Tonge, Phil Jagielka and Jon Stead handed the Blades a major boost in their […]

Dear Amy: Nearly three years ago I met the woman of my dreams online. She is 26 and still lives with her parents in Wisconsin. I am 22 and reside in Virginia.
We have seen each other two times.
She is trying to persuade me to move to Wisconsin to be with her.
She is severely attached to […]

ANNUAL GUIDE TO VIEWING HOMES, GARDENS
Here’s how I’m preparing for the coming onslaught of home and garden tours: I’m buying a new pair of Crocs clogs, a digital camera and a small sketch pad.
The Crocs - yes, they’re geeky and clunky, but their bouncy insoles are so comfortable - will keep me energized from house […]