San Jose Mercury News, USA
Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics. Workshop offering design and maintenance considerations. 10 am-1 pm June 6. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408-918-4640, www.reducewaste.org. Gontainer gardening. Covers the basics with an emphasis on …
The Almanac Online, CA
Within the next two months, the housing nonprofit expects to choose a low-income family to sell the home to. "This is very new for us," said spokeswoman Jennifer Doettling. Habitat normally builds homes from the ground up, but in this case it's going …
The Almanac Online
San Jose Mercury News, USA
Arzie and Stonesifer, a Los Gatos couple who went on to become successful business owners and philanthropists, gave the center a surprise and welcome boost last month: a $1 million bequest, money the center will inherit after they die. …
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Inside Bay Area, CA
Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics. Workshop about design and maintenance. 10 am-1 pm June 6. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. Free; preregistration required. 408-918-4640, www.reducewaste.org. Japanese maples. "Gone East: Exploring the …
Tri Valley Herald, CA
Animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation are hoping to capitalize on this and see an increase in pet adoption and awareness. Because of the ailing economy, these services are often overwhelmed by an increase in the number of animals needing …
San Jose Mercury News, USA
"These hold and travel well and are a great way to use up small amounts of nuts or dried fruits." BEANIES: There are, groan, plenty of us beanies out there. When I asked about finding pinquitos, a number of you suggested potential sources for heirloom …
San Jose Mercury News, USA
The Warmenhovens were instrumental donors for the Mountain View school's performing arts center. At the event, St. Francis President Kevin Makley gave the 400 guests a sneak peak of the new facility. SPACE WATCHING: San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of …
San Jose Mercury News, USA
Gardening is for the Birds. Transform a yard into a thriving native ecosystem and bird sanctuary. 10:30 am-12:30 pm May 23. Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. $29. …
Inside Bay Area, CA
Classes in water-wise gardening also are frequently offered at nurseries and by Master Gardeners and other groups. Searchable listings are available at events.mercurynews.com. The number of books on native gardening has exploded. …
MarketWatch
By Andria Cheng, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Rising job losses, still-soured housing markets and tightened access to credit are likely to contribute to another downbeat quarter for home-improvement giant Home Depot Inc. and its smaller rival …