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Petunia’s Hearts: paving the way for Blind Love

Blind Love is one of Proven Winners National Recipes of the Year, featuring Supertunia Lovie Dovie and Supertunia Royal Magenta petunias, and Superbena Whiteout verbena. Photo by Norman Winter

In this container Supertunia Lovie Dovie is partnered with Supertunia Vista Fuchsia petunia, Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana, and Truffula Pink gomphrena. Designed by James Winter

This tropical horse trough features Giant Alocasia elephant ears, Hydrangea paniculata Little Quickfire, Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana, Supertunias Lovie Dovie and Vista Fuchsia, and Truffula Pink gomphrena. Designed by James Winter

Petunia’s Hearts: paving the way for Blind Love

Sun, 03/20/2022 - 5:00am

There has been a lot of love in the world of petunias over the past couple of years, thanks to one very unique variety — Supertunia Lovie Dovie. We have all seen petunias: some with stripes, some stars, others halos and blushes, but there is a special one with hearts.

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Above, a yakisoba bento box lunch special from Sakura, which came with stir fried noodles with chicken, four pieces of California roll, a spring roll and orange slices. Below, a curry chicken bento box from Sakura — green curry chicken served with white rice, California roll pieces, a spring roll and orange slices. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Sakura

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 6:27pm

Sitting at a booth inside Sakura, my dining partner and I began to see movement near our seats.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Q. My child really enjoys the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Could you recommend some other books or series like it?

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The Journey Continues: What shapes our world view?

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

My friend, John Rush, has a vacation home on the river in Gruene.

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EXPLORING NATURE: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

When I visited the Galapagos Islands many years ago, members of our group enjoyed walking along a black sand beach and wading out into the cool ocean water. But we were hesitant to wade out too far, because we had been told the area had a robust population of hammerhead sharks.

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Shepherd’s Pie: Not made with real shepherds. Photo from Metro Creative

Lucky Feast

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.

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Sherri Wilson makes small-batch, responsibly- and locally-sourced bath products like her whipped sugar scrub, pictured above. Photo by Celeste Hollister

Lather specializes in eco-friendly products with minimal packaging. Submitted photos

Leading the Way

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Sherri Wilson knows a few things about running a business. As the owner of Lather, a small-batch and organic cosmetics company in Tanger Outlets, she has been self-employed in successful business ventures for 32 years.

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New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies

Chicklet Orange will produce orange trumpet flowers all season long and would make an incredible partner with other hummingbird plants like the Rockin series of salvias. Photo by Norman Winter

New Chicklet Orange will delight hummingbirds and butterflies

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Esperanza is one of those shrubs that brings about hope and anticipation for the growing season. Actually, that is what Esperanza means in Spanish. As a gardener who got his horticultural roots in Texas, I can tell you the Esperanza is a plant to be treasured and even more so with the debut of Chicklet Orange in 2022.

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Nine students completed 180 hours of work to earn their HVAC certifications. Photo by Deborah Carter

Students complete HVAC certification in SMPL, ACC partnership program

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

Nine students recently completed the HVAC certification course offered in a partnership with the San Marcos Public Library and the Continuing Education Department of Austin Community College. All nine individuals completed 80 hours of instruction and obtained their HVAC certificates on March 2.

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Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers, acrylic on canvas, 1979–1990, 83 ¾ x 113 ¾ inches. Artwork courtesy of the Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College. All rights reserved. Submitted photo

THE ART OF BILL HUTSON: HOMESTEAD FEATURED AT TEXAS STATE GALLERIES

Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson (b. 1936). As part of the show, the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University, San Marcos is featuring a six-piece installation of works by Hutson, the centerpiece of which is Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers. This massive painting — over 6 x 9 feet — is accompanied by five preparatory studies for the work, including a sculpture titled “Shotgun for Elton Fax.” The exhibition is on view in the Texas State Galleries foyer through May 18.