Faces of the Fair: Colchester woman tends the gardens

Michelle Perry of Colchester is the Garden Center superintendent at the Champlain Valley Fair. She manages the market gardeners, commercial gardeners, the bonsai exhibit, the giant pumpkins, vegetables, container plants, herbs, apples, canning and cut flower displays.

Autumn offers plenty of fun at county parks

The Monmouth County Park System invites you and your family to visit your beautiful county parks to welcome the gorgeous beginnings of autumn. Planning ahead? The fall edition of the Park System Directory, which includes the complete lineup of recreational programs and events, is available at most county parks and at www.monmouthcountyparks.com . read more

Bonsai and ornamental stones exhibited in Hanoi

Nhan Dan - An exhibition of bonsai trees and ornamental stones opened at Ly Thai To Garden on August 25 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi.

Asheville-area Home & Garden calendar

Send items for the home and garden calendar to Nancy Sluder at Nsluder@Citizen-Times.com two weeks before the event. Or mail to Nancy Sluder, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802.

Discover Sarasota at Discounted Prices This September with "30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY" Promotion

2-for-1 Admission at Sarasota’s Top Attractions Throughout September