Q. I have a one hopseed bush out of about 20 that were planted about seven years ago that died about a week ago after the rain. I am watering them deeply only once a week. Before that they were all doing fine.
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Have you been to Winnemucca lately? Maybe so, maybe not. The name itself, historians say, has a Paiute Indian origin itself and that makes it yet another interesting tale of Nevada’s Yesteryear.
Q. I am growing peppers from seed and the plants are starting to flower when they are very small. Can I remove the flowers and let them get larger and then let them flower?
Frank and Barbara Dempsey have spent their lives serving people all over the world, including those in Boulder City.
Back in my TV days, in interviews, I was often asked about the differences between men and women in construction. The truth is, there’s not much to report. I’ve come across subtle differences, like women tending to have greater patience and paying more attention to details. But for me, the outstanding difference is a physical one, namely, strength.
Q. Have you ever heard of kurapia as a groundcover? I wonder if it would succeed here in Las Vegas. I know that this recommendation is from a landscaper in California’s Central Valley, so they have a similar climate.
When it comes to telling stories about Nevada, its past, present and unique residents, native son John L. Smith is the man for the job.
Q. Do you recommend any cactus fertilizer for the San Pedros I am growing inside my house? I repotted them in September, but they are still small.
Jacob Gallegos of Las Vegas is the winner of the 2022 Dam Short Film Festival’s poster contest with his design featuring the historic Boulder Dam Hotel.
After helping community children for nearly a decade, Bob Crane is in need of a bit of help himself.
A local high school senior was recently given a unique opportunity to learn more about a career in nursing through Nurse Camp 2021 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
A recent Boulder City High School graduate decided to do something different during her summer break.
Q. I am wildlife biologist and a gardener. You should retract your statement about poisoning ground squirrels as the poisoned bodies will appear in the food chain of hawks, owls, coyotes, foxes and snakes.
Summer is in full swing in Boulder City and with it comes free time, vacation and hot temperatures.