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Exotic palms adorn wildlife refuge

While the native California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) can be found in several areas in California, including Joshua Tree National Park and near Palm Springs, there is one hidden spot in Arizona where it also can be found.

Shape ash trees early on or face pruning pickle

Question: We have two fan Texas Ash trees that are 15 years old. They are spreading out too far. How far can we cut them back without killing them?

Dining Pick of the Week: Layers Bakery Cafe

When Jeanne and Greg Forrest opened Layers, it was strictly a bakery where Jeanne made traditional pastries from scratch, along with cookies, three-layer round cakes (chocolate, carrot, red velvet, Boston cream, coconut), shortbread, pies, breads (olive oil rosemary, cinnamon raisin, oatmeal molasses, peasant white, French baguette) and wedding cakes.

New residents must be Nevada-compliant

There are a few things that should be on any newcomer’s checklist when they move to the Las Vegas Valley. Two at the top of the list should be obtaining a new driver’s license and vehicle registration.

Area Briefing

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
TO START WEDNESDAY AT VALLEY SITES

New residents find ways to make mark, contribute to community

Anne Stein said every artist, including her, is influenced by the place they live, and when she made Las Vegas home in January, she said it had an effect on her art.

A La Carte for Dec. 25-31

SILVERTON ANNOUNCES DINING OPTIONS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE

Bolster fig yield with a second tree

Question: I have a large fig tree that gives me small green figs, and that is all I get. I think the problem is not enough water, as you said. I also saw the picture of cuttings to grow another tree. Can I do that, or should I buy a second tree? What about pruning? Is this a good time?