A retired UNLV professor is using the community connections he’s made throughout his time at the university to share knowledge with the residents of an independent senior living community.
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Alaska Airlines has resumed operations following an undisclosed technical error affecting its entire system for approximately three hours, the company announced.
For the most part, planes are a great way to go, experts say. But commercial air travel does come with some health baggage.
Here are a few ways you can encourage kids to read this summer while keeping the focus on fun and discovery.
Aesthetic reasons aside, having strong and stable abdominal muscles is important for several major reasons.
Q: Is it a good idea to work coffee grounds into the soil in flower beds? Does it help?
Q: You mentioned that male asparagus plants produce more than female asparagus plants. How do you tell the difference?
Q: I have had a large poinsettia since last Christmas. Is there a way to encourage blooms this year? It seems I read somewhere to put it into a dark place without water for a period of time. Anything you can tell me will help.
Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days. What am I doing wrong?
Winter fruit tree pruning starts as soon as leaves drop from the trees. It’s easier to see the branching structure of the tree — I call it the tree’s “architecture” — after the leaves are gone. This is also the time for the major pruning of landscape trees and shrubs.
Q: My son and I are thinking of landscaping his front yard in December. Will plants and trees survive when planted that time of year?
Q: Can I prune fruit trees now, or do I need to wait until they are dormant in January? Will you be giving fruit tree pruning classes again this year?
Q: I live in North Las Vegas and want to plant both a red Bartlett and a Keiffer pear but have limited space. I read about planting two trees in one larger hole. Do you recommend this method?
Q: You wrote about some kind of blanket to wrap your plants with when it gets cold in winter to keep frost from /harming them. Can you tell me where I can buy them?
Q: Do you have a recommended type or brand of asparagus that does well here in Southern Nevada? I read your blog, and you noted the purple varieties are sweeter, but do they grow as well as other types?
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One day after emptying the moving truck, Major Kyle Smith and Lt. Colonel Lisa Smith eagerly stepped into their roles as the Salvation Army’s new Southern Nevada Coordinators, ready to kick off the organization’s annual water drive.
For the most part, planes are a great way to go, experts say. But commercial air travel does come with some health baggage.
We’re surrounded by warning signs — on the roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs, too.
IV therapy clinics have been on a growth spurt, offering drips that promise to boost energy, gird immune systems or relieve joint pain.
Plans for Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital are moving forward, with the next step in the development process.
