Day: August 6, 2009

An indoors farmers market, previously open only to chefs in Las Vegas, has opened to the general public. The organizer of this market is Molto Vegas, which some of you might associate with Mario Batali’s restaurants. There are some very high-quality foods being produced and showcased at the farmers market. The public is invited to attend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106, located about 1/2 mile north of Blue Diamond Road. This market is cash only, so come prepared.

Now that vegetable gardens are in the news — there’s one at the White House and cities are encouraging residents to plant them on vacant lots — collectors are looking at farm-related toys with more interest.

DEAR GAIL: We are avid wine drinkers and, like most, save the corks. We’ve filled up jars, large wine glasses, bowls, drawers and lots of plastic bags. What can we do with them besides start throwing them away? — Katie P.

Ashira, husband Ohran and their three children moved here from South Africa and finally found a house of their dreams — a spacious home in a great neighborhood that overlooks a park. After living in a small apartment for so long, they were thrilled to have a big home with lots of elbow room. Ohran has a study, daughters Shali and Atarah have lovely bedrooms and even 3-year-old Avichai has a room designed especially for him. But even with all the space, Ashira was the only one who didn’t have a place to call her own.

: On the side of my house next to my outside wall is an open area that we want to close in so the dog won’t run out. It’s a small dog, so we only need a fence about 3 feet high. The guy we bought the house from already installed metal poles in the ground for chain link fencing. My question is, how do I stretch the fencing across the poles?

DEAR HELOISE: I read your column and find the hints interesting and useful. I actually have one of my own that might be helpful.