Bumbershoot I confess that on any given golden September afternoon, I would rather read a book in my backyard than fight crowds. So I might not be the typical Bumbershoot fan. Still, I found some interesting literary events in the schedule, interspersed with panels on veganism and the life and times of rock groupie Pamela Des Barres.Bumbershoot groups all its quasiliterary offerings under the    .. more …

A recently published letter about agarden bench bought on eBay inadvertently appeared under the name of Brian Marshall when in fact itwas submitted by Lesley Kew. Her letter referred to Mr Marshall’s letter published the previous day ( Brief letters: Rabbit pizza , 1 September, page35). An article about the sources AndersBehring Breivik drew upon in compiling his manifesto listed Frank Field MP    .. more …

Design/antique Home Design Remodeling Show: With Steve Duncan (HGTV’s “Candice Tells All”). 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Sept. 6, 12-10:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, 12-7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Admission $10; ages 11 younger $1. homeshowspecials.com, 305-667-9299. West Palm Beach Antiques Show: Early buyers 9-10 a.m. Sept. 3 ($10); regular hours: 10    .. more …

Pollard Park’s potager was designed to show the public what can be achieved on a small section, with an abundance of fruit, berries, herbs and vegetables harvested since it was planted last November. The original potager was developed as a Garden Marlborough workshop in 1996 but superseded by the larger version in last year’s workshop. Rachel Hutchinson did the initial design for the new    .. more …

By Rich WoodConnection Writer About ten years ago, we installed a small backyard pond that included a pump that re-circulates the water up to a gently, tumbling waterfall. This peaceful water garden with its bubbling harmony of sounds has been one of the best additions to our home. Yes, it still requires some attention and effort to keep it looking and running smooth, but not any more than any    .. more …

We’re now rounding the corner to the tail-end of August and fall is not far behind. I wanted to remind Bay Area gardeners to take a peek at their garden catalogs for any bulb-type flowers they’d like for their spring garden, yard, or porch. After the dark days of winter, nothing is more welcome than a porch full of blossoms ” and bulbs love pots! Container-planted bulbs aren’t fussy, but two    .. more …

GARDEN CITY – Garden City is in the process of a move to acquire its drinking water from Blount County, after signing an agreement with the county’s water utility that supplants a soon-to-expire contract that had allowed the town to purchase water from the Cullman County Commission.Mayor Harden Davis said the town decided to make the change after hearing from residents that the quality of Cullman    .. more …

Chamberlain Island, Georgian Bay Asking price: $6.8-million Taxes: Not available Agent : George Webster (Moffat Dunlap Real Estate Ltd.) The Island In the 1930s, the islands of Georgian Bay near Parry Sound, Ont., were mostly untamed wilderness. A Toronto-based family purchased 12-acre Chamberlain Island from the Crown and have been spending their summers there ever since. At home in the heart    .. more …

A Boulder County couple who lost their home in the Fourmile Fire a year ago is now building a new house on a local farm – using materials salvaged from their burned house and logs charred by the fire.The distinctive home of Karel and Alice Starek was on the cover of Boulder County Home and Garden in 2006. It was a work of art in many ways, with a copper roof, stone archways and a comet sculpture    .. more …

Home and garden enthusiasts came from all over the north Houstonarea to shop, look, and learn at the 9th annual Fall Home andGarden Show on Sunday afternoon at the Waterway Marriott in TheWoodlands.The show began Saturday, Texas Wood Shows President Tony Woodsaid, and provided homeowners an opportunity to look for ideas,products, and services for their home.”This ia great networking event for    .. more …