april 2007

features
 

4  Talk of the Town

High School artists, festivals bike tour, antique show, heritage walkway, pet clinics, books and more

6  Business

T-shirt, bass tournament, grants, donations, surveys, fundraisers, guitar show

HOME & GARDEN SPECIAL SECTION  
 

10   Home Sweet Home in East Texas

East Texas has prime property that people from all over the world are discovering.

by Tom Geddie

12  Couple Builds Dream House Near Edom

Architect Jeff Bashore has designed a  home that works with nature for heating and cooling and provides he and his wife with everything they desire in a home with a spectacular view.

by Tom Geddie

14  Tips for Home Remodeling

Contractor Danny Kemp says good communication is the primary factor of a successful remodeling job and gives helpful hints

by Tom Geddie

15  Clear the Clutter

Amy Bott of Athens gives some hands on advice about clearing clutter out of your home which can make you feel a whole lot better

by Amy Bott           

18  How Does Your Garden Grow

Professional gardeners Erin Smith and Christopher Pyle tell us the best ways to plant and tend to gardens and landscapes and even how to attract birds and butterflies

by Tom Geddie

21  The Pleasures of Herbs

Mary Wilhite of Blue Moon Gardens in Edom writes about growing herbs that can be used for cooking and for drought-resistant landscaping.

by Mary Wilhite

23   Joseph Hopps’ Whimsical Birdhouses

Joseph Hopps of Edom creates useful and decorative birdhouses that look like “magical fairy homes”

30   2007 Poetry Contest Winners

Tom Geddie and Linda Ayers had plenty of excellent poems from which to choose these winners in categories of adult, and students from grades 1 through 12

34   Small Lures Catch Big Bass

Barry St. Clair explains why bigger is not always better when it comes to choosing a lure for bass fishing

3   Editor’s Note

8  Crossword Puzzle       

9  Kid’s Korner      

24  Calendar of Events

28  Music Listings

29  Country Folk Music Column         

32  Grits & Gourmet Restaurant Review

33  Dining Guide 33

35  Marketplace

COVER: Garden Gate by Carol Rupp of Plano, Texas. See more of her work at www.cruppfineart.com.