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Pajarito Greenhouse Opens For Season Wednesday

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The tomatoes are getting tall at Pajarito Greenhouse. From left, James Liberty, Dave Fox and Tim Morrison show off some prime specimens at Pajarito Greenhouse. Many plants are already in stock and more are arriving daily, Fox said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

In Los Alamos, spring can be iffy, but we know it’s just around the corner when Pajarito Greenhouse is once again open for business.

This year, the greenhouse will open at 9 a.m. sharp Wednesday, April 27.

Pajarito Greenhouse is a department of CB FOX Department Store, but it’s Read More

UNM-LA Offers Class On Staging Your Home For Sale

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Before and after photos of a bathroom that has been readied for showing by Alana Light. Courtesy photo

UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education Department is offering the class “Stage Your Home for Sale” 12:30-4:40 p.m., Saturday, April 30.

Join Alana Light to learn about the most important things to do to the home before listing it on the market. Light’s business, A La Carte Design, is based in Santa Fe and serves clients throughout northern New Mexico.

“Buyers and appraisers agree that staging a property for sale makes a difference,” Light said. Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Entertaining Essentials – Home Bar Ideas

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Home bar. Courtesy photo
 
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Hospitality is about sharing. A hospitable home welcomes visitors and draws them into the warm family circle as treasured guests.

The first thing that guests are offered is a beverage. What better way to offer hospitality then to lead them to your perfectly designed and stocked bar.

I’m not sure it’s because of hit series like “Mad Men,” but there’s a definite return of the home bar. It seems everyone wants one. It not only provides the entertainment of guests, but also benefits you in the convenience, privacy and security it affords you. Read More

Summit Garden Club Meets May 2

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SGC News:

The Summit Garden Club hosts its May meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 at the home of Laurie Hixson, 307 Potrillo Dr., in Pajarito Acres in White Rock.

The meeting will start with a short talk on gophers by “Gopher Andy,” Andy Espinoza. In addition, each May the club meets to assess its activities during the past year and to discuss its projects for the coming year. 

Included among the Club’s many projects are refurbishing and maintaining gardens at the Bandelier National Monument and the creation of the White Rock Community Garden (across the highway from the Visitors Center). Read More

Arborist Laural Hardin Talks About Trees Sunday

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Arborist Laural Hardin answer tree questions at PEEC Sunday. Courtesy photo
 

PEEC News:

Selecting the right tree for one’s yard and the best location to plant it has more impact on the landscape than one might realize. Understanding what the tree needs to thrive and whether it may cause future plumbing problems can save home owners time, stress, and money down the road.

Join Laural Hardin 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center to discover the important questions to ask when shopping for a tree and learn how to select the right tree for the right place.

Hardin is a Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Laundry Room Design

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Laundrey room with colored appliances. Courtesy photo
 
Smart Design With Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX
 
Laundry Room Design

A laundry room is a space that exists to get a big job done. It surprises me that laundry room design doesn’t receive more attention. This column talks about smart laundry room design and how these design elements support the activities that go into doing the laundry.

Design Layout

A well-designed laundry room layout should….

  • Be designed so that it’s easy to get laundry in and out of the washer and dryer, or have easy access to a clothes hanger (inside or
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Living Well Los Alamos: Summer Barbeque Safety

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By HELEN IDZOREK
Los Alamos Extension Home Economist and 4-H Agent

With our warm weather this winter it’s not uncommon to catch a whiff of dinner cooking on a barbeque grill somewhere in your neighborhood. The aroma conjures up spending time in the yard with family and friends while eating potato salad, coleslaw and corn on the cob. This summer keep your friends and families safe by following a few basic barbeque safety rules. 

Proper barbeque safety begins with an annual inspection of the grill. Clear the grill of any debris and grease. If using a gas grill, be sure all hoses and connections Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Designing A Simple Life – The Art Of Less

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Smart Design With Suzette
Designing A Simple Life – The Art Of Less
By SUZZETTE FOX

It’s been a rough month. Our community has lost some very good people. It’s times like these, I reflect on life’s big questions. Am I making a difference in my community, to my family? What more can I do to educate others that their choices make a difference and effect our world in either a positive or negative way?

I have realized that the sustainable lifestyles concepts about which I often write are relative. I want to expand my definition of simple, sustainable living to include sensitivity, Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Prepping Your Home For Spring

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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Spring is right around the corner. From the interior of your home to the exterior, getting your home ready for spring will ensure you’ll be ready to enjoy the warmer weather. Many new homeowners don’t know where to begin. Here are some guidelines to get started.

Start On Your Exterior

The outside of your home has taken wear and tear from the winter. Walk around your home and examine caulking around windows and doors, as well as open windows and doors and look at weather stripping. Replace old or cracking caulk and replace weather stripping. Inspect the Read More