Temple Beth-El’s Biblical Garden was initially planned by Mrs. David Adelman in the 1960s and included a weeping mulberry tree, Pyracantha bushes shaped as menorahs, a burning bush and various herbs, all chosen for their symbolism in our faith’s …
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Judy Moseley
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3/13/14
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Birthday shopping for a gardener? You can make his or her wishes come true by shopping with his or her favorite hobby in mind.
Don’t ignore your gift recipient’s hobbies and passions. There are plenty of gifts that complement the gardening …
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StatePoint
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3/13/14
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There are many ways that gardens and earth stewardship play a role in Jewish life. According to Jewish tradition, the first person (Adam) was placed in the Garden of Eden to work in it and to care for it. In Hebrew, people who help to care for …
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Dr. Gabe Goldman
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3/13/14
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Going green at home doesn’t have to turn your life upside down. There are simple measures you can take in your kitchen and garden to run a planet-friendly home.
Reduce waste
Ensure your kitchen is properly outfitted with labeled recycling …
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StatePoint
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3/13/14
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Dutch elm disease (DED) is a vascular wilt disease caused by the fungus Ophiostoma
novo-ulmi that affects American elms by killing individual branches and ultimately causing the tree’s death in one to several years. This fungus is spread by …
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Tee Jay Boudreau
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3/13/14
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The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), founded in 1822, is the fourth-oldest historical society in the United States and Rhode Island’s largest and oldest historical organization. Its mission is to collect, preserve and share “materials …
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Kara Marziali
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3/13/14
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As the calendar turns to spring, many families begin to think of sprucing up the house or maybe creating more useable space. This may entail claiming space in the basement or attic or possibly putting an addition on the house. For those who are …
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Charles M. Navratil and Adrien J. Mercure
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3/13/14
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Mt. Pleasant Alarms is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. To commemorate the occasion, Dennis Cicchitelli, the president and the man who started the company with his wife back in 1974, spoke to the Jewish Voice about the importance of …
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3/13/14
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On Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m., the Rochambeau Library will host an author event and plant propagation demonstration with Kristin Green, Blithewold horticulturist and author of “Plantiful: Start Small, Grow Big with 150 Plants that Spread, …
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3/13/14
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For most of us, buying a residential property is the single most expensive purchase in our lifetime. More than just a place to call home, a property is an investment that requires additional expense over time in order to maintain its future value. …
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Wayne Rosenberg
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3/13/14
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