Nostalgic about four o’clock flowers

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Certain scents or flowers can make us nostalgic for our childhood days. Four o’clock flowers (Mirabilis jalapa) often have that effect on people as they fondly remember a favorite aunt or grandparent growing them in their garden. This...

Meet the breed: Afghan hounds

By Heidi Clayton One of my favorite breeds to watch at a dog show is the Afghan hound. Known for their long stunning coat, watching an Afghan hound sail across the ring with their hair flowing is a thing of beauty. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or a...