Seed-starting guide covers basics

February 17, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

“Starting Seeds” is a basic guide to growing plants from seed, whether they’re started indoors or out.

The book takes readers through the whole process of seed starting — deciding what to grow, determining when to start the seeds, sowing them, caring for seedlings and, in the case of seeds started indoors, transplanting them to the garden. Author Barbara Ellis includes lists of easy seeds to start with as well as information and helpful pointers to boost the chances of success.

The book is published by Storey Publishing and sells for $8.95 in paperback.

HBA annual show to open Friday

BOARDMAN

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Valley will host its 62nd Annual Home & Garden Show on Friday, Saturday and next Sunday at Mr. Anthony’s on South Avenue.

Admission is free. The show opens Friday at noon and closes at 8 p.m. It continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and next Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This year’s event also will showcase the HBA’s 2012 Housing Awards of Excellence winners. Pictures of their projects will be on display.

Cleaning survey

According to a recent Kenmore survey, nearly half of Americans (49 percent) say they cut corners by skipping areas underneath or behind furniture and clean only when they see visible dirt on the floor. And more women (36 percent) report cutting corners than men (29 percent).

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