Lifestyle

Every garden season is filled with beautiful and tasty surprises along with a few challenges. One challenge gardeners face each year is managing insect pests while keeping the pollinators safe. Fortunately, only a very small percent of insects in our landscapes are harmful. The rest help pollinate plants, feed upon, or parasitize bad insects, or help decompose plant debris.

This week we are taking a trip to some parks and caves in Branson. Be sure and visit websites of the places you would like to go and look for discounted tickets to make your trip more economical friendly. Some of these are also free to the public.

If you are a Harry Potter fan, Bull Shoals Library has a new book for you. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth book in the Harry Potter series. It is a two-part play written by Jack Thorne based on an original story by J.K. Rowling. Thorne, Rowling and Director John Tiffany collaborated to continue the Harry Potter story in play form rather than in book form.

Do not toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden.

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. We have had a wonderful week; we enjoyed our trip to Memphis and our delicious dinner at Rendezvous. The Bylines, Blues and BBQ Convention was a very nice adventure. There are more details within the newspaper to let you see some of the things we experienced while on our mini trip. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.

Duane Hada, gallery owner, artist and angler will be inducted into Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Hall of Fame on August 27, and it is easy to see why. Simply take a walk around his Rivertown Gallery, located on the outskirts of Mountain Home to discover why. This is one talented human being.

(StatePoint) The camping season is here and it’s time to get ready. These five must-have items are not only compact, but they will also ensure you have fun and make the most of your trip: 1.

Texarkana - Join the Texarkana Museums System on Saturday June 25, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for “Dear Congregation,” a special Living History program at the Ace of Clubs House Museum, 420 Pine Street in historic downtown Texarkana, USA. This program will feature dramatic readings of letters from the Reverend James Wilson Moore collection housed at the Wilbur Smith Research Library.

What is your opinion of Johnson Grass? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Some people like it for hay but the dangers of it growing on our property usually outweigh the positives. We will discuss the dangers of Johnson Grass in this article and ways to eradicate it.