Arkansas Postcard Past: Brinkley in 1909
Brinkley, 1909: Friday's feature was on the Brinkley Car Works, which employed 150 men for railcar and lumber manufacturing. The jobs were lost when a tornado …
Brinkley, 1909: Friday's feature was on the Brinkley Car Works, which employed 150 men for railcar and lumber manufacturing. The jobs were lost when a tornado …
By now, all of your summer blooming shrubs that needed pruning should have had their haircut. If you didn't get around to pruning, let these summer bloomers ha…
A couple of months ago, I got the bug to refresh and update my dining room. I was not being rash. The furniture dates to the 1990s. So, I asked Los Angeles des…
DEAR JANET: In a recent column there was a question asked about pruning a chaste tree. You responded with it being a vitex. I was afraid I had pruned mine too …
Russellville, 1907: The card, stamped on leather, was sent to recently married Mrs. Chester Findley. "Heres to the bride may her only troubles be LITTLE ONES."
Spring chicks, like much of nature, show us that we must shed to grow, and that includes letting go of belongings that served us in the past but not now.
DEAR JANET: Last fall I sent you a picture of an Itoh peony that bloomed for the first time in the fall. Now it is blooming at the correct time. I will now wai…
Spring is in the air, and we want you to share your hard work to beautify your yard with us. Share your garden photos for a chance to win a $10 gift card to a …
Russellville, 1907: Mailed from nearby Lamar, "Just because she made them goo goo eyes" says the front of the card. Ada penned to Mrs. Mary Findley, "How do yo…
Earth Day became an annual event starting on April 22, 1970. The goal was to have a day to support the environment and protect our planet for future generation…
The move was risky. And I don't regret it one bit.
DEAR JANET: Is it too late to prune this "chaste tree?" I want to make it a tree form rather than a giant bush. Also, should the tips (seed heads) be removed?
Hope, 1953: The most famous person to come out of Hempstead County is pictured next to the teacher in this first-grade class photo. Referring to the future-Pre…
DEAR JANET: I have a young redbud tree that a few years ago I transplanted. Since then, I gave it perfect conditions; mostly full sun but some dappled shade fo…
Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I'm always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skill set and the world of fine design. I look for…