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This little indigo petunia will steal your heart

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo petunia and Rockin Golden Delicious pineapple sage wow with Superbena Whiteout verbena blooming below. Photo by Norman Winter

This little indigo petunia will steal your heart

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo petunia, Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana and Calliope geraniums partner for look like Carnival in Rio. Photo by James Winter

This little indigo petunia will steal your heart

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo made its debut last year and stopped everyone in their tracks. By all means, don’t let the mini throw you for even a second. This is the little indigo that could, or should I say it does, deliver riveting beauty and maximum performance in the landscape or mixed containers.

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The Write Stuff

The Central Texas Writing Programs at Texas State University has been lowering creative inhibitions of young writers since 1998.

The Write Stuff

Some writers take naturally to the art of storytelling, embracing the flow of the written word from the moment they pick up a pen. Others come to the craft with trepidation, feeling their way forward around the words as they write.

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Above, Koy Chinese & Sushi Restaurant's General Tso's Chicken — fried chicken sautéed in red peppers and the restaurant’s special brown sauce served with egg drop soup, fried rice and a pork egg roll. Below, Koy's moo goo gai pan, which came with chicken, carrots and mushrooms, fried rice and a pork egg roll . Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Koy Chinese & Sushi Restaurant

This week’s Foodie Friday took us to Kyle where we sampled delicious Chinese cuisine at Koy Chinese & Sushi Restaurant. 

On the Grill

Great grilling: elevate your outdoor cooking with these spicy barbecue burgers. Photo from Metro Creative

On the Grill

As the mercury rises, the opportunities to cook a greater number of meals on the grill increases. For many people, there’s nothing like the smoke-kissed flavor of meats, poultry and vegetables seared over an open flame.

Teaching STEM: How ‘Charlotte’s Web’ can teach third graders about the engineering process

Third grade students can learn how to think like an engineer through classic children’s literature. Photo from Texas State University

Teaching STEM: How ‘Charlotte’s Web’ can teach third graders about the engineering process

Thinking like an engineer — also known as design-based learning or the engineering design process (EDP) — will be coming to Texas public schools in the next couple of years.

Flowers: A curb appeal that doesn’t deplete the wallet

Flowers are the key to curb appeal and it doesn’t deplete the budget. Plant flowers in pockets of color close to your entrance.

Flowers: A curb appeal that doesn’t deplete the wallet

Border columns are like large mounted baskets placed in front of the historical style home. Photos by Norman Winter

Flowers: A curb appeal that doesn’t deplete the wallet

‘Plant flowers’ was the answer given when the mayor asked a friend of mine in the nursery industry how best to improve the image of the small but growing city. Your first thought might be this would be the obvious answer from someone in the greenhouse industry, as they would stand to benefit from this beautification endeavor.

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Answers to Go

Answers to Go

Q. I am looking for something “new to me” to read. What hidden gems of literature can you recommend? What happens if the Library does not have everything I want to read?

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