The art of the Japanese maple tree

But find a good spot on your Maple Ridge property so it has room to grow

Garden calendar

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Lawrence City Commission agenda for May 8, 2012

Agenda highlights of the Lawrence City Commission meeting planned for May 8, 2012.

Local home and garden calendar

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Farmers market season begins in Vacaville

As breezes gusted to 30 mph by 11 a.m., slightly lifting some unanchored vendor tents, swirling loose papers and blowing hats off heads, the 2012 version of the Vacaville farmers market was winding down, attracting on its first Saturday some 1,200