In 1968, I did a feature story on fallout shelters located on the Ole Miss campus. The period followed the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis w…
It does not matter if you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, this is a suitable time to start planning on what you want to grow this y…
If you’re considering adding some vibrant color to your landscape, bougainvillea might be the perfect choice.
It’s hard to believe that St. Patrick’s Day is here and spring is around the corner. Although I am not Irish, I do love a good corned beef and…
In the realm of gardening, few plants offer the versatility, resilience and sheer beauty of sedums. It’s no wonder why I’ve seen the popularit…
With Easter just around the corner, you may need an easy dish to serve for breakfast or brunch. The baking time is a little long but the prep …
The yellow flag iris is a perennial that often grows in very wet conditions along margins of lakes. They grow two to three feet tall with yell…
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Greetings friends. I’m praying you’re having a great day. I want to give you a story, an actual event, then give some scripture and a word about it.
Welcome to Tim’s Time. I hope you all had a great Christmas with your family and friends. I wanted to first tell all my readers, that I apprec…
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A winter disaster preparedness kit can prevent a bad ice storm or snowstorm from turning into a disaster.
Violas are amazing annual plants that can survive our cold winters and grow well in both landscapes and containers. It’s no wonder they are a …