By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener The hot days of July and August can take a toll on perennials that need to survive not only cold spring weather but the warmer months without rain. This is the ultimate challenge for the seasoned gardener. It is important to have rotating crops of flowers to have your …read more.

Though she’s been playing music more than half her life, it took a period of soul-searching and despair for Amanda Shires to find her voice. She breaks out in a big way with her fourth solo album, “Down Fell the Doves.” After releasing her last album, “Carrying Lightning,” Shires went through a pretty rough patch. …read more.