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Sunday, August 21, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011
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Guest Blogger: Garden Guru on summer care of citrus trees part two

As I walk my Golden Retriever through my neighborhood here in Sun Valley, I’ve noticed a rash of mold and mildew on citrus.  Here’s the deal. With the sudden heat and the colder nights and mornings, mildew spots are appearing on your  citrus. How do you solve the problem? First, do not water the foliage in the evenings and also […]
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011
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Guest Blogger: New vs. old

Do you like the word ‘new’? Usually, when something is new, it is good. Whether it’s a new item or new thought, it often makes people feel good to have new things. A lot of areas in the United States have the word ‘new’ attached to them, like New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and New Orleans. The […]
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Monday, July 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 11, 2011
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Guest Blogger: Garden Guru Emilio “Elmo” Telles

Welcome a new guest blogger.  Emilio “Elmo” Telles, the Garden Guru.  He has a vast knowledge of gardening and a passion for growing things like plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Elmo works at the Armstrong Garden Center in Glendale, where he frequently teaches free classes.  I’ve covered some of Elmo’s great gardening classes on this blog. Last Saturday, July 9, Elmo conducted a class […]
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 19, 2011
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Guest Blogger: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

It’s Father’s Day. Someone once said that the impression that children have of their fathers seems to change as they grow older. According to them, the image of a father changes over time as follows: 4 years old — Dad can do anything. 7 years old —Dad really knows about lots of things. 8 years old — Who is higher, […]
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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Something New: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

Welcome guest blogger/local business owner, Jean Youn, who has an interesting perspective of the world and daily living.    A couple was celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at a very nice restaurant. They ordered a roast chicken. As soon as the chicken was served, the husband broke off a wing and gave it to his wife. At one glance at […]
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 12, 2011
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Grand View open today and every Sunday

After a smashing re-opening over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newly restored Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery will be open today from noon until 4 p.m. In fact, visitors can walk, bike, jog, drive or whatever to Grand View every Sunday from now on.  It’s been a long road for Grand view. The 100-year-old-plus cemetery fell on hard times after a […]
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011
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A look back: Paying homage to a movie star

 Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood superstar with the incredible violet eyes, died of congestive heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital, last Wednesday, March 23, 2011. The two time Academy Award winner for best actress was 79. The next day in a small private funeral, Taylor was buried at Forest Lawn Glendale. The screen legend was laid to rest in the Memorial Terrace of […]
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Monday, March 14, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 14, 2011
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Art show inspires and delights at Geo Gallery

Guests got a real treat last Saturday, March 12, at the Geo Gallery 1545 Victory Boulevard, in Glendale. A selection of watercolors, by two talented artists in love with color and detail, were on display at an art show and opening reception hosted by Ex-Burbank Mayor/City Council Member, Marsha Ramos. Among those stopping by to browse and chat, Burbank City Council […]
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Monday, February 14, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 14, 2011
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Valentine’s Day: Time to show garden rose bushes some love

“Think about me on Valentine’s Day. That’s when you need to fertilize,” recommended gardening expert, Emilio Telles, during the rose care class at Armstrong Garden Center in Glendale, on Saturday, January 15, 2011.   Telles used another holiday, Halloween, as a stopping point for fertilizing rose bushes. Telles’ January class focused mostly on the pruning of rose bushes. I took Armstrong’s “Rose care for beginners,” […]
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