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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Great Escapes: Get Away in the Garden

Find out where to pick up supplies for a retreat into the world of gardening.

  • NEWS
  • Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The greatest escape of all for many gardeners can be found by simply walking out the back door and into the yard. The feel of cool, moist soil in their hands and warm sunshine on their faces can be just the salve green thumbs need to let the cares of the world slip away. If you're one of those who loves to fuss over shoots and buds or gets joy out of green grass, there are plenty of opportunities nearby to pick up the supplies you need or connect with kindred spirits. In Berkley, stop by Garden Central, which offers landscaping design and installation, along with a selection of plants for your yard. If it's equipment you're need, pop in over at Ace Hardware, which has all the gloves, shovels and fertilizer you could need to keep your yard …

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Garden Central (in Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch), Green Thumb Garden Center, Seasonal Corner, and 2 more ›

Peggy Kerr

3:25 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Goldner Walsh Garden and Home in Pontiac is where I go. A true nursery with excellent service and knowledge of plant material.   more ›

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Great Escapes: Enjoy A Picnic in a Park

Warmer weather brings new opportunities to get out and enjoy yourself.

  • OPINION
  • Wednesday, April 6, 2011

As warmer temperatures settle in and we begin to see more sunny, spring days, spending time outdoors will become more desirable. If you're into lounging outside on a blanket and reading a book or even having a picnic with your significant other, area parks are the perfect place to enjoy those luxuries. So, why not take a stroll down to Alligator Park in Huntington Woods, where you can snag a bench under the trees and spend an afternoon with your favorite page-turner? Or, pack you picnic basket and a blanket and sprawl out on the grass at Jaycee Park in Berkley. Neither park has rest room facilities, so go before you go. Click here to check out more parks in Berkley and Huntington Woods. In Clawson, City Park, at the corner of Elmwood and …

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Alligator Park (in Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch), Jaycee Park (in Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch), Parkland Park (in Clawson Patch), and 5 more ›

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Great Escape: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

One local mom leaves the Detroit suburbs for a week to escape to the Universal attraction. Here are her tips for you.

For your family, a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Florida may be your ultimate escape this spring. Wish you had your own copy of a Maurader's Map to guide you? I've just returned from Universal's Islands of Adventure, where the Wizarding World calls home, and I'm here to help. There are three actual rides in the Wizarding World, one restaurant/pub and a handful of shops. Here are my recommendations for a day spent with Harry Potter. My tips: Get to the park when it opens. Yes, it's worth setting your alarm clock on vacation. The Wizarding World is a huge draw and will be packed by 11 a.m. Ollivanders is known for matching a wizard to his or her perfect wand. And you can see it happen in a live …

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