Gardening

It’s a good year to grow groceries

Rita R. Robison / June 16, 2008

At last, we’re having sunny weather in the Pacific Northwest. I had fun gardening yesterday. When I was at the

Using native plants in your gardens saves time, water, money

Rita R. Robison / May 30, 2008

A friend of mine loves native plants. Her yard is wonderful. In the front of her home she planted native

A new way to think about lawns

Rita R. Robison / May 29, 2008

Is it getting more difficult every year to drag out your lawn mower and get the mowing done? Are you

Green gardening, lawn care promotes good health

Rita R. Robison / May 28, 2008

Growing up in Central Washington’s apple country, I saw massive amounts of pesticides being used on the orchards there. As

Boomers love to garden

Rita R. Robison / May 27, 2008

Baby boomers enjoy gardening because they like making their homes attractive and it helps them relax. Gardening also provides a

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for some of the best deals of the year at Black Friday sales.

2. Make a list and a budget for the holidays so you don’t end up with depressing debt in January.

3. Check out these six expenses that could get quietly more expensive due to inflation.

4. Take a look at what’s causing HOA fees to go up so much.

5. Check out these 11 ways to grow your wealth.

6. Upload your utility bill to Consumer Reports, and it will tell you what’s driving up the costs.

7. Take a look at what five economists have to say about whether prices will ever go down.

8. Be aware JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year.

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10. Take a look at what $10,000 a month will get you in five retirement hot spots.

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November 5, 2026