Category: Home-Garden

Folks attending a UVI Cooperative Extension Service workshop on "Understanding Your Septic System" may have learned more than they ever wanted to…

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Folks attending a UVI Cooperative Extension Service workshop on "Understanding Your Septic System" may have learned more than they ever wanted to…

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If you'd like to learn how to design, set up and maintain a drip irrigation system, attend a free University of the…

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Virgin Islanders for Democratic Action are sponsoring a public forum to discuss election reform. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. Saturday,…

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Imagine relaxing in your own soothing spa on your deck, in your yard, in your bedroom or even on your boat. Warm…

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During the past few evenings, the night blooming cereus (Hylocereus trigonus) has been in bloom in Estate Nazareth, which is early for…

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Do you need a desk for your laptop and printer and all the other things you want close at hand without buying…

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Fabric Window TreatmentsAfter the occasional rain shower, keeping draperies dry can be a problem. As an alternative to vertical blinds or bamboo…

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Whether you are moving to the Virgin Islands or redecorating, this column offers solutions for carefree living in a tropical home. Have…

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A free workshop on drip irrigation will be held on Sunday, March 26, from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Carol Lotz tells all about holiday entertaining.

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In terms of seed production, the best recipient for reforestation appears to be the heavily eroded landscape of Haiti.

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The Water And Power Authority recently raised its rates for electricity, citing an increase in the price of oil. What can the…

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Botanical garden’s curator and horticulturist will discuss plant selection for landscaping on Aug. 18 and how to beat droughts on Aug. 25.

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Only 10 of these medium-sized trees known to exist in the wild on St. Croix.

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Source reader Richard Bond takes a historical look at the origin of some of St. Croix's trees.

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White Frangipani is an excellent small tree for gardens with limited space, says Kenneth Jones, curator at the St. George Botanical Garden.

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Kenneth Jones, horticultural curator at the St. George Botanical Garden of St. Croix, explains the environmental and social imprortance of trees. The…

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St. Croix's legacy of trees is rich and varied.

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SelectionWhen planning the installation of trees in a residential or commercial setting, the first consideration should be their intended use. In home…

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When I heard that even ‘The Force' was done in by WAPA, I decided that a serious defense plan was needed. Life…

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Dr. Bill Wolverton of NASA's Stennis Space Center in Picayune has for two decades, researched the ability of plants to clean polluted…

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Caribbean herbs are unique in more than one way. Take for example local oregano. It doesn't look anything like the typical oregano…

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Kathie McCarthy talks about vinegar now and then — and offers a list of practical uses for the "sad, sour, sober beverage."

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Innovations by DeSign, MSI Tile and Bath, Silk Greenery and the Comfort Zone are offering a free program for people interested in…

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"In case you have the impression that I'm really hung up on cleaning, think again," writes Carol Lotz. "The purpose of this…

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Bougainvillea, a native of Tropical South America, grow into vivid, long- flowering, shrubbery plants for sunny situations. They are relatively free of…

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Carol Lotz of St. Thomas, former owner of A Friend Inc., a housekeeping service in New York City, offers tricks and tips…

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Here in the Virgin Islands, a pale yellow or orange-yellow vine can be seen clinging to roadside bushes and trees. Locals call…

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