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• Program teaches children both knitting and giving
  After-school craft class helps students develop creativity, discipline and skill plus have lots of fun
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 5:20 PM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac: Beware of rose rosette disease
  Some signs of disease are twisted, red leaves that cluster in tufts on branches of plant
  ( By Denise Ellsworth
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/18/2012 5:19 PM EDT )
• Knitting help for grown-ups
  ( 5/18/2012 5:19 PM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  Vegetables with a long shelf life most effective in program for hungry
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 5:20 PM EDT )
• Device simplifies lawn repair
  ( 5/18/2012 5:20 PM EDT )
• Photography guide focuses on garden
  ( 5/18/2012 5:20 PM EDT )
• Ask Mary Beth: What’s bugging the neighborhood?
  ( 5/18/2012 5:19 PM EDT )
• Clarifications and Corrections
  ( 5/15/2012 12:18 AM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac: Arbor Day brings thoughts of trees
  Campuses celebrate getting special honor. Dreaded poison ivy, other pests are here
  ( By Jim Chatfield
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/11/2012 5:17 PM EDT )
• Mary Beth Breckenridge: Missing the mommy days
  Adult son’s request
mends Mom’s heart
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer 5/11/2012 5:16 PM EDT )
• Artistry on display during Bath home tour
  Homeowner to offer visitors glimpse of her collection on Bath Volunteers for Service Annual Home Tour
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/11/2012 5:17 PM EDT )
• HGTV star writes decorating book
  ( 5/11/2012 5:16 PM EDT )
• Room fan freshens air
  ( 5/11/2012 5:16 PM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  Medina Co. program has no income limit; many projects eligible
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/11/2012 5:16 PM EDT )
• Tour details
  ( 5/11/2012 5:16 PM EDT )
• Plant lovers’ almanac: Garden-worthy native shrubs
  Select plants can offer interest year round; lesser-known options to add to growing list
  ( By Denise Ellsworth
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/5/2012 12:39 AM EDT )
• Book addresses gardening goofs
  ( 5/5/2012 12:39 AM EDT )
• New product: Spray aims to stop leaks
  ( 5/5/2012 12:39 AM EDT )
• Structural glass brings new decorating possibilities to light
  Interior designer uses structural glass floors as architectural accent to let in some sunlight
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/5/2012 12:39 AM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings — May 5
  Landscaping projects at Green properties are eligible for contest
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/5/2012 12:39 AM EDT )
• ‘Techorating’ blends technology, decorating
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer 5/5/2012 12:38 AM EDT )
• Target teams with Nate Berkus
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 5/3/2012 11:44 AM EDT )
• An easy way to reduce paper waste
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 5/1/2012 3:50 PM EDT )
• In this week's home section
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/30/2012 10:47 AM EDT )
• Herb spirals put twist on gardening
  Ecologically smart layout edged with dry-stacked stone wall saves water, utilizes space
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Mary Beth Breckenridge: Massillon native’s book encourages backyard food growing
  Massillon native says gardeners aren’t limited by space, expertise
  ( By Mary Beth BreckenridgeBeacon Journal staff writer 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Plant Discovery Day details
  ( 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Herb spiral tips, resources
  ( 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac
  They provide beauty, environmental benefits. Art, plants to be for sale
at Discovery Day in May
  ( By Jim Chatfield
  Special to the Beacon Journal 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  24-marathon of show ‘Around the House’ starring Hiller, Fox will also be broadcast
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Book offers woodworking guidance
  ( 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Towel ring retracts to wall
  ( 4/27/2012 5:25 PM EDT )
• Chat with TV decorators Shari Hiller and Matt Fox
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/25/2012 3:00 PM EDT )
• Plastic recycling: beyond milk jugs and pop bottles
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/24/2012 1:46 PM EDT )
• New this week
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/23/2012 9:57 AM EDT )
• Beautiful hanging baskets start with smart planting
  Beautiful hanging baskets start with smart planning. Use these tips to flourish
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/20/2012 5:33 PM EDT )
• Book promotes outdoor play
  ( 4/20/2012 5:33 PM EDT )
• Stem sprays juice right from citrus fruit
  ( 4/20/2012 5:33 PM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  Problems force league to find another home to redecorate for event
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/20/2012 5:33 PM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac: Made for shade
  Foamflowers, coralbells brighten dark gardens with interesting blooms, varied shapes and colors
  ( By Denise Ellsworth
  Special to the Beacon Journal 4/20/2012 5:33 PM EDT )
• 1920s housekeeping a full-time job and then some
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer 4/20/2012 5:32 PM EDT )
• How to keep baskets looking good
  ( 4/20/2012 5:32 PM EDT )
• The tulip tale continues
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/20/2012 4:49 PM EDT )
• Phenology gardens track ties between weather, nature
  Area phenology gardens allow 
volunteers to track timing
of weather, emerging plants
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• Mary Beth Breckenridge: The dining’s fine at Cafe Insecta
  Entomology experts serve crunchy cuisine to kids at Cafe Insecta
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  See six area residences. Conservation district selling fish for ponds
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• Book offers ideas for living large in small spaces
  ( 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• 9-year-old inspires new window screen patch
  ( 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• What is phenology?
  ( 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac — April 14
  Warm March brings early, quick blooms. Magnolia already gone
  ( By Jim Chatfield
  Special to the Beacon Journal 4/13/2012 5:46 PM EDT )
• Sheep touted as mowing alternative
  Peninsula farmer says she’s in talks to get
herd grazing in city as eco-friendly option
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• Mary Beth Breckenridge: Blog aids in renovation of ‘midcentury modest’ homes
  Woman shares resources, tips on great finds with fans of era
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• Book explores ‘slow flower’ movement
  ( 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• Paint stripper makes lead paint removal safe
  ( 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• Home and garden happenings
  Crab apples expected to reach peak bloom at Secrest Arboretum
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac: Early spring native bees
  Spring gets buzzing. Plant flowers, limit pesticides to create welcoming habitat
  ( By Denise Ellsworth
  Special to the Beacon Journal 4/7/2012 2:47 AM EDT )
• More information
  ( 4/7/2012 2:46 AM EDT )
• For some, lawn care is like pulling teeth -- or maybe worse
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 4/4/2012 4:25 PM EDT )
• Tips make cleaning easier -- well, a little, anyway
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 3/30/2012 4:11 PM EDT )
• Plant Lovers’ Almanac: Spring symphony
  Record temperatures bring trees, animals 
to life. New disease threatens boxwoods
  ( By Jim Chatfield
  Special to the Beacon Journal 3/30/2012 5:26 PM EDT )
• Book shares bloggers’ tips for creating with kids
  ( 3/30/2012 5:26 PM EDT )
• Mary Beth Breckenridge: Home and garden happenings
  Connie Ogilvie saluted for volunteer service, horticulture knowledge and work with interns
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge
  Beacon Journal staff writer 3/30/2012 5:26 PM EDT )
• Shower mirror remains fog-free
  ( 3/30/2012 5:26 PM EDT )
• Looking for a community garden? Check it out
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 3/28/2012 4:25 PM EDT )
• Freeze tonight could damage some blooms
  ( By Mary Beth Breckenridge 3/26/2012 5:53 PM EDT )