The Polaroid Snap is a new take on the company’s iconic instant photo printing technology. Instead of the easily recognizable square photos with the big white border, the Snap uses a landscape layout with 2-by-3 inch photos…
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Willits Garden Supply in new location
Willits Garden Supply has moved to 1569 S. Main Street on the east side next to La Siciliana Italian restaurant. When asked what prompted the move, owner and operator Scott Stanton explained that “business has…
One of the biggest names in garden supplies is all about weed now
Scotts Miracle-Gro, the maker of home, lawn, and garden-care goods that traces its roots back to the 19th century, blamed disappointing quarterly earnings on the volatility of the cannabis market, on which it is increasingly dependent. Since…
Chinese government reportedly blocks Microsoft Bing in latest censorship of U.S. internet services
The Chinese government has reportedly blocked Microsoft Bing in another move to censor American technology services in China. The Financial Times reported that the search engine was blocked on Wednesday, per a government order. “We’ve confirmed…
Leveraging Data Science in Web Development
The world of web development is growing rapidly and serves as a tool for business development. Its services help companies improve product knowledge, sell products or services, and increase the company’s popularity rapidly. It also…
Farm and garden supply store opens in Mokelumne Hill
A scaly and scowling character named Artemis sits at the storefront window, making eye contact with everyone who passes by the window of a recently opened store in Mokelumne Hill. Appleseed Farm and Garden opened…
Garden center owner’s tractor stolen as he shutters decades-old business in Happy Valley
These past few weeks have been bittersweet for Richard Barhoum, the owner of George’s Garden Center in Happy Valley. After 69 years in business – 50 of which Barhoum has run himself – the garden…
There’s no place like home, and retirees say they’ll renovate in order to stay
Sun Belt states such as Florida or Arizona may beckon some people in retirement, but fewer than you’d think. It turns out most people say they’d like to grow older at home, according to a…
Chaiwala PM doesn’t care for tea growers in Assam: State’s largest tea garden union
The largest tea garden union of the BJP-ruled Assam has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ignoring the plights of the tea growers in this Northeast state, while calling himself a ‘chaiwala’. The union has…
How to build a salad garden in your own backyard
Choosing your plants When choosing your plants, think about what you like in a salad. Some suggestions include, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, spring onions, radish and maybe a few herbs like mint. Ornate lettuce can…