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BY JOAN NUSBAUM, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

ith the approach of legal use of rainwater collection on August 10, Colorado residents are asking a lot of questions.

Before you try reading the actual legislation, we’ll cover some of the basics.

New laws allow for the collection and storage of rainwater for use on the property from which it is collected.

Specifically, this water is to be used for outdoor purposes, including the watering of lawns, plants and/or outdoor gardens.

It excludes human consumption, filling hot tubs, and providing water for animals, along with a few other uses.

Two laws were enacted which establish allowances for the limited collection of rainwater from rooftops of residential dwellings. It’s important to follow the restrictions before you use rain barrels legally in Colorado. These two laws are HB16-1005, which speaks to the city homeowner, and SB09-080, which applies to the rural resident that qualifies for exempt wells. More information about these laws can be found in the publication extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/ natural-resources/rainwater-collectioncolorado-6-707/.

Once you understand the law, you’ll be interested in deciding what type of barrel you want to use and where you want to put it. It is good to note that homeowner’s associations cannot ban the use of rain barrels, but they can impose reasonable aesthetic requirements about the location and appearance of the barrels.

Rain collection containers can be purchased through local garden centers or online. At the same time, they can be made

from any number of a variety of containers that are capable of collecting the rain that comes off of the roof. To be in compliance with Colorado water law, the container must have a sealable lid. This prevents the container from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

As well as a sealable lid, another good practice for mosquito prevention is to completely empty the barrel every month. If you plan to be away from the home for more than a week, you should consider disconnecting the barrel from the downspout.

While a maximum of two rain barrels can be used at each household location with a combined storage of 110 gallons, homeowners may wonder exactly how much area they can actually irrigate with that much water. If you were to collect the maximum 110 gallons, you would adequately irrigate approximately 180 square feet of vegetable garden or lawn. This is slightly smaller than a 15 foot by 15 foot area.

How much rain does it take to fill a rain barrel? This depends on the amount of roof area that feeds into the downspout, as well as the amount of rain that falls.

A 400-square-foot roof will provide 125 gallons of water if it rains just one-half inch.

While it doesn’t rain every day, it is possible for your barrel to fill up from one rain event.

Rainwater quality is generally good. While infrequent rainfall may result in accumulation of bird droppings, dust and other impurities, roof washing is not needed for water to be used solely for irrigation purposes.

When you have horticultural questions, CSU Extension has research-based answers. Call the El Paso County Extension Lawn and Garden Help Desk at 520-7684.

Or visit ask.extension.org.

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Adding an elegant focal point to your garden or landscape can create the ideal complement to rich and vibrant flowers and shrubs. Ornamental trees like Crabapples, flowering plums or flowering pears are a popular choice for bringing another dimension to your garden.

However, an often-overlooked ornamental tree, the Goldenrain tree, (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a Colorado landscape treasure. Offering many advantageous qualities such as: low water requirements (once established), season long interest, and endurance for our harsh climate, to name a few, it blends well into almost any setting.

Charming small leaflets of peachybronze hues emerge in late spring, eventually maturing to green, and have an interesting ferny appearance. For summer

you’ll be rewarded with loose clusters of bright yellow flowers, after most other flowering trees are done blooming, like a display of fireworks shooting off the tree in all directions.

On top of that, the flowers are followed by attractive Chinese lantern style seeds that change in color from green to rose. Fall colors of the Goldenrain tree can vary from golden yellow to vivid orange tones, and the irregular growth habit and coarse corky bark definitely adds interest to the landscape once winter arrives. Frequently the dried seeds will hang on into winter as well. The Goldenrain tree will usually grow to around 20 – 30 feet, and while it can be slow to get there it is more than worth the wait.

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ENTERTAINING IDE AS FOR

block parties Kebabs are an easy dish to prepare for a block party; they can be grilled ahead of time and set on the buffet, and the options for meat eaters and vegetarians are extensive. Photo by Bryan Gardner for Martha Stewart Living via The Associated Press

Elizabeth Graves, Editor in Chief at Martha Stewart Living magazine, suggests using muffin cups to protect drinks from pesky insects or dirt, at the block party. They can also be used as inexpensive holders for little bites on the buffet table. Pick a couple of colors to keep things cohesive. Photo by Johnny Miller for Martha Stewart Living via The Associated Press

There’s never a bad season to reconnect with neighbors at a block party. Some neighborhoods get together at Halloween.

Others bring out the fire pits and snowball shields when winter comes.

But summer’s long, lazy days make it prime time for block parties.

Some tips for a fun and easy gathering with neighbors:

O RG A N I Z AT I O N

Many towns require a consent form signed by all the neighbors to hold an event, so assign someone to round up signatures.

Invite fire fighters and the police, too; they might bring a vehicle for the kids to sit in.

Danielle Blundell, senior home editor for Family Circle magazine, says the best way to wrangle a block party is digitally: Send email invites. Keep track of the potluck offerings and supplies using a master list at a website like www.signupgenius.com. Collect money for equipment rental and other expenses via sites like Paypal or Venmo.

But make sure less tech-savvy neighbors are included, too.

At a block party in Evanston, Illinois, “someone made name tags for everyone with their name and a photo of their house,”

recalls one neighbor, Roxanne Went.

You can also have a block or hall party in an apartment building. Take advantage of public spaces like a rooftop or courtyard. You might play up the number of the floor you live on in the decor to give the gathering a theme, suggests Blundell.

If you’re lucky enough to have teenagers on your block, consider hiring them to help with clean up.

And with a party hashtag, everyone can share photos of the festivities on social media. Place a few signs around so people know the tag. Or create a private storage file on a site like Dropbox where photos can be accessed after the party.

D E C O R AT I O N S

Janice Simonsen, a Philadelphian for the past 15 years, says her community takes block parties pretty seriously.

“No block party’s complete without white lights strung from the rooftops of the little brick row homes,” she says. “There’s chalk art and beanbag toss for the kids. A big common food tent — everyone brings their specialty — and there’s always one of the older Italian men manning a grill. Someone’s grandfather brings a gallon jug of homemade wine.”

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Pikes Peak Water Garden Society Pond Tour COURTESY OF PIKES PEAK WATER GARDEN SOCIETY

The Pikes Peak Water Garden Society, (PPWGS) is excited to present the 27th Annual PPWGS Pond Tour July 30 – 31, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sharing their love of water gardening with the community and adding a little beauty to the weekend, PPWGS hosts a pond tour each summer featuring member’s water gardens and yards. The free event welcomes everyone to come by and gaze at the assortment of ponds and see the beautiful water garden oases created in people’s backyards.

Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own packet.

Journey to the neighborhood, follow the tour signs, and stroll into the backyard for a first-hand encounter. Feel free to visit with the pond owners and ask as many questions as you want.

For more information, or to download the tour packet, visit ppwgs.org.

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Those of us creating new traditions might consider a themed party.

“Summer makes me think of camp, so why not riff off that as your theme?” says Blundell of Family Circle. She suggests play tents for the younger set, relay races and s’mores.

This summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil could provide another theme, says Elizabeth Graves, editor in chief at Martha Stewart Living magazine. Hold street games, and craft “medals” for the winners out of baked clay, metallic paint and ribbon. (Instructions can be found at www.alphamom.com, by Cindy Hopper.)

If your party goes into the evening, set out a bag of glow sticks or inexpensive flashlights, suggest the editors at www.coolmompicks.com. They’re not just fun; they help people see.

FOOD

“Put together simple decor and a fitting menu around it,” advises Graves.

Her magazine offers recipes for easy finger food like grilled skewers of meat or

vegetables, and for desserts in a feature called “What Can I Bring?”

Encourage everyone to bring favorite family recipes, Graves says.

“This is something I grew up doing. My mother used to make a chocolate Texas sheet cake — it was simple and delicious and people adored it,” she says. “The year she contemplated bringing something else, there was near revolt!”

If your gang’s not into baking, consider ice cream sundae-making.

You can reduce waste by providing Sharpies to personalize plastic cups.

Or if you’re eschewing plastic for glass, buy a box of canning jars that can be personalized. (Some label ideas are at www.minted.com.)

Keep bugs out of beverages by replacing lids with muffin cups and fun straws.

And you can also use muffin liners as a little-bite holder for foods, Graves says. Pick just a couple of colors to keep things cohesive.

Label all foods, so those with sensitivities are aware of ingredients.

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Great bedrooms are made up of lots of design elements that work together to create a sensational look that is all your own. One important but often overlooked piece of the pretty puzzle is your bedside table. Think of them as bookends for your beautiful bed, practical and pretty all in one. Not sure how to make your nightstands shine? Here are three looks to inspire you.

SOF T AND SOOTHING

We started this dreamy display with soft, soothing bedding that adds a touch of country charm. The floral fabrics are paired with a simple ticking stripe to keep this feminine-leaning look from being too girly. Next came the all-important bedside table. One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when selecting tables by their bed is to pick pieces that are postagestamp-sized, far too small for their beds.

Not only does this mismatch throw off the proportion on the space, it leaves you with next-to-no room on top for all your gottahave stuff. This painted blue table is an ideal pick for this bed, with the soft colors, feminine curve and bottom shelf that allows you to store things like magazines and books.

At the top of my list of bed table essentials is a lamp that’s bright enough to read by. This perfect white lamp, with its gold detailing, fits the bill just right.

Fragrance is a mood-maker, so we finished out our display with a bouquet of fresh roses and a scented candle. I love the little box, just right to hold your treasures overnight, like a watch or earrings.

CELEBR ATING THE SE ASON

If your bedroom is done in neutrals, you have the freedom to take your bedside table in lots of different directions, pulling in the colors and accents of the season.

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So often, we are wonderful about spoiling our house guests with things like a fresh pitcher of lemon water on the nightstand — but we rarely treat ourselves to these simple pleasures.

We started with bedding in soft whites, a mix of tantalizing textures. Then, we squeezed in lots of summer citrus through this glorious piece of artwork, kicky bed pillows and simple but stunning tabletop accents. This bedside table is divine, dark and rich with bamboo detailing.

I’m also a huge fan of using small desks as nightstands because they give you so much surface space to load up with goodies. This boxy white lamp is tall enough to give you lots of clearance on top of the table for a vase filled with seasonal flowers, pottery or a stack of books.

So often, we are wonderful about spoiling our house guests with things like a fresh pitcher of water on the nightstand.

But we rarely treat ourselves to these simple pleasures. So, we took an everyday glass pitcher and filled it with ice cold water and fresh sliced lemons for a refreshing nighttime drink. It’s so important to stay hydrated, and this is just the invitation you need.

VARIATIONS ON A PALE T TE

When you are looking for inspiration

for your tabletop display, pick one or two colors from your bedding or room to build upon. In the summertime, I adore a clear red, white and blue palette. This bed showcases this famous trio in a fresh way, pulling together modern patterns and saturated colors. On our side table, though, it was all about blue and white, my longtime color crush. We started with this sensational marble top table. Using a stone surface for your bedside table makes for easy cleanups and protects you from problems like water rings.

You’ll see a reoccurring theme in these displays: books. I always have a stack of books and magazines next to my bed. So, why not use them as a design element while they are waiting to be read? We also have used little boxes and trays in several of the displays. Trays are perfect picks for bedside tables, to corral things like your reading glasses, and a notepad and a pen, at the ready in case you have a middle-ofthe-night inspiration you can’t wait until morning to jot down.

This column was adapted from Mary Carol Garrity's blog at www.nellhills.com

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Whether you use them as annuals and replenish them each season, or you store the bulbs from year to year, Dahlias make a great addition to any garden by adding spectacular splashes of color throughout the growing season.

Available in a wide variety of sizes and colors, some Dahlias can reach 3 – 4 feet in height with up to 8 – 12 inch blooms.

They can require some maintenance, but all of that work will be greatly rewarded with continuous flowers from summer through fall, undeniably brightening your landscape.

Often referred to as bulbs, the Dahlia tubers (or roots) can be dug up and stored

at the end of the growing season. Letting them go through a light freeze before digging them up will help start the process of going dormant. It’s wise to clean your pruners before using them to make sure you don’t introduce any disease. Once you’ve dug them up, make sure they never freeze wherever they are stored, and that they are not damp before they go into storage.

Keep the temperature at 40 – 50 degrees at all times during winter storage.

While you can store dahlias in many different ways, choose a method that seems the easiest for you. If one method doesn’t work, try different techniques for storing them and then stick with the one that works. You can store them in plastic bags with some peat moss and mist with water periodically, keeping the humidity higher, but do not fully close the bag because it could lead to rot. Another system is to place them in a cardboard box lined with newspaper, add a layer of

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peat moss, add a layer of dahlias, another layer of peat moss, etc. until the box is full. However, this method can sometimes let the tubers dry out so it’s necessary to check often. In addition, inspect the tubers every few weeks during the winter to check for signs of disease or shriveling.

In the spring, after all danger of frost has passed, bring your dahlias out and divide them, if you didn’t already divide them in the fall. Let the fresh cuts dry for 3 – 5 days and then plant them in the garden during the correct planting time for your area. A good rule of thumb is when it’s safe to plant tomatoes outdoors, it’s safe to plant your dahlias.

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A strawberry bed after being renovated

The bed a few weeks later, readying for next spring’s crop. Photo by Lee Reich, The Associated Press

Strawberry beds

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GE T A BOOST FROM RENOVATION

BY LEE REICH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

If you saw my strawberry bed, you might think I don’t like strawberries. The leaves have been lopped off, some plants were ripped out of the ground, and those that remain are partially buried in dirt. It’s not a pretty sight. But I do like strawberries, and what I’ve done to this bed is actually good for the plants. I carry out this renovation, as it is called, every year not long after gathering the last berries for the season.

The short rest that June-bearing strawberry plants naturally take after their harvest season helps them tolerate the more brutal aspects of renovation.

(Renovation is not for everbearing strawberry varieties, which bear again in late summer into fall, or day-neutral varieties, which offer berries pretty much all season long.)

OFF WITH THEIR LEAVES

Over time, leaf diseases from wild strawberries and related plants can sneak

into and build up in a cultivated strawberry bed. The first step in renovation, cutting off all the plants’ leaves, helps keep such problems in check. No leaves, no leaf diseases — at least until the leaves grow back, but then at least any new infections must originate from outside the bed.

I cut the leaves with a scythe — a supersharp “European-style” scythe — and follow up with a grass shears. The shears alone work well, especially for smaller beds. A mower works well for larger beds as long as it’s set high enough so the crowns of the plants, which are the shortened stems from which the leaves arise, are not injured.

Healthy, new leaves begin to sprout soon after renovation.

(The word “strawberry” may have originated from “strewberry.”) Over time, an untended bed becomes so crowded with mother, daughter, and granddaughter, etc. plants that they shade each other and production suffers. Diseases also fester in those dank conditions.

So after clipping off the leaves, I went through my strawberry bed and thinned out enough plants so that those remaining stood about 8 inches apart. I selectively removed the oldest plants, which become more susceptible to winter cold and less productive.

I leave well-positioned younger plants that are in a row and far enough apart.

AWAY WITH EXCESS RUNNERS

That “dirt” under which I said my plants are partially buried is not, incidentally, dirt.

It’s compost, which I laid a half-inch or so deep over the whole bed, except right over the plants. This compost dressing

Strawberry plants strew themselves about by means of runners, which are horizontal stems that develop daughter plants. Those take root at intervals along their lengths.

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MULCH

suppresses weeds, feeds the plants, and keeps the strawberry crowns, which rise slightly in the soil with age, protected from the elements.

The “icing” on the cake is a mulch of pine needles on top of the compost.

Equally suitable would be a mulch of wood shavings, straw or any other weed-free, organic material. (The traditional straw mulch for strawberries is another hypothesized origin of the word “strawberry.”)

I apply this mulch at my leisure, sometime after renovation and before late autumn.

In a few weeks, my strawberry bed will again look vibrant, like a fruit that I do like.

Grownup playrooms MAN-CAVES AND SHE-SHEDS:

Years ago “man-caves” swept the nation as the ultimate home addition. Whether a basement, a garage, an attic or a shed, the man of the house wanted a refuge tailored for his interests. It wasn’t too much time later that wives and moms started mentally decorating their own sanctuary spaces.

Nowadays, meet the “she-shed,” a backyard haven for busy folks seeking a quiet reprieve from the world. All across the country, women have commenced constructing their own whimsical hideaways to tune out all the chaotic noise in their lives.

In truth, the gendered labels are unnecessary and suggest that the types of spaces people choose to retreat to are based on their particular gender. In fact,

there are no set rules or regulations for creating your own “she-” or “he-” shed, “mom-” or “man-” cave, except that it aligns with your idea of an unspoiled home hideaway.

If you don’t have extra space available inside your basement, attic or garage to accommodate your hide-out, crafting a backyard shelter isn’t completely rigorous.

Although the idea of building a shed from scratch or cleaning out an old tool shed might seem daunting and dirty, it will surely be worth it. And it’s not about spending lots of money — it’s simply about a space to feel delightfully undisturbed.

Creating a shed or cave economically can be done by converting existing backyard sheds, garages or outdoor

spaces into a serene and relaxing space.

Buy furniture and décor from secondhand stores and look at flea markets, antique shops or estate sales for unexpected finds to complete your space. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. There are plenty of materials that can be recycled or repurposed to help keep it cheap. Or, if you like, home improvement chains have do-it-yourself kits and how-to videos available.

Nevertheless, since the alwaysexpanding and never-ending “to do” list keeps many from finding a chance for real rest, mental or otherwise, leaving the house (even if it’s to the backyard) can produce just enough time and quiet to clear your mind and feel refreshed.

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Dear Amy: My girlfriend and I had a falling out last month. She told me that she didn’t like the fact that I didn’t seem appreciative of her and that I wasn’t being a “man.”

I was between jobs, and it was AMY hard to find something that fit DICKINSON me, so money was a problem and I couldn’t provide. This made me a tad depressed because I was not fulfilling my duties.

When we broke up, the main reason was because she caught me texting other women and asking them about having sexual relations.

We finally decided to talk about it, and she let me know that she had a one-night stand last weekend, after getting drunk.

She won’t apologize for it. Honestly, all I really ask for is an apology.

Is it my fault that she has done that? Should I just get over it because I sort of did the same thing?

Should I try to work things out with her? — Heartsick Dear Heartsick: The way you two are both behaving is what happens when people don’t grow up, but merely grow older.

It’s like you are flailing around, acting out all of your worst ideas. And then you wonder why your life is so messy.

Your job is not to provide for your girlfriend (unless you two have a child together).

Your girlfriend’s choice to hook up with someone else is not your fault or your responsibility.

Her choice to tell you about it is just mean and immature retaliation.

Your choice to try to sleep with other people is not your girlfriend’s fault or responsibility. It is an immature reaction to feeling “unmanly.”

If you want to reconcile, you could start things off by offering your own sincere apology for your own behavior. Do not blame your behavior on her.

Take responsibility.

This might inspire her to offer her own explanation and apology. Don’t reconcile unless you completely clear the air.

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Question: I just heard that eating insects is actually good for you. Yuck!

I thought they were a food of last resort, like if you are starving, right? — Dick B., Lafay-

Answer: Well, sometimes it can be a food of last resort; during the Khmer Rouge period, many Cambodians survived by eating wild tarantulas, minus fangs and poisonous sacks. Today in that country, fried tarantulas are a delicacy and they’re becoming scarce.

In addition to tarantulas, many insects, such as worms, grasshoppers and crickets, are packed with protein and void of saturated fat. In fact, 80 percent of the world’s population includes insects in their diet, while here in the U.S. entomophagy (eating insects) is becoming very hip. You even can find renowned chefs who have proudly put insect dishes on their restaurant menus and online!

Chef Aaron Sanchez toasts up grasshoppers (in Mexico they’re known as chapulines) and mixes them with chili and lime in his guacamole. Sample them at his New Orleans restaurant, Johnny Sanchez.

Chef Julia Medina created Tacos de Chapulines for her restaurant in New York City. The taco is filled with sauteed and dried grasshoppers and jalapenos, topped off with tomatillo salsa and guacamole.

Only 0.1 percent of the 5 million known insects are harmful, according to professor Arnold van Huis of Wageningen University in the Netherlands. So, Dick, feasting on these creepy crawlers is in! Have a backyard barbecue and show your friends how cool you are. And remember, besides having the same amount of protein as beef, insects have a whole lot less saturated fat and they dish up loads of omega-3s.

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Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of “The Dr. Oz Show” and Mike Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to youdocsdaily@sharecare.com.

ADVICE

HINTS FROM HELOISE

Dear Heloise: When I am cooking, I put a dish towel on my shoulder, or tuck it in my jeans. It’s much easier to rinse and wipe my hands than to keep looking for the right towel (dark blue), which we use ONLY for wiping hands. Everyone knows not to use this blue towel for drying dishes. — Mike H., Rosebud, Texas

Dear readers: Microwaves get a real workout, and often don’t get cleaned well. Here is an easy and safe way to do so: Use a large microwave-safe bowl; add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 cup of water. Add a dash of cinnamon and microwave on high for three to four minutes. DON’T open the door! Let the water and the steam soften the gunk for about 15 minutes to cool and loosen the food buildup. Wipe the inside with a cloth or paper towel. Clean, without chemicals!

Would you like more money-saving and safe homemade cleaning solutions? I’ve put together a pamphlet of my favorites. If you’d like to order one, visitHeloise.com, or send a stamped (68 cents), self-addressed, business-size envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise HCS, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. — Heloise Dear Heloise: I was prescribed a new medication. The nurse went over how to take it, and gave me a sheet with the instructions. They called it in to my pharmacy. When I picked it up, the pharmacist asked if I wanted to go over the instructions. I said, “No thanks, I have this sheet from my doctor.” Well, the directions were a little different. One said three times a day; the other, every eight hours. It was a little confusing to me.

Am I supposed to wake up to take it? The pharmacist explained it, and now I’m not worried. — C.E. in Salt Lake City Dear Heloise: I always keep vinyl gloves in my vehicle. I use them while pumping gas, and when washing or vacuuming my car at the carwash.

This reduces my risk of getting unwanted germs.

— Pat F., via email —

Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Romantic hookups could be based on wishful thing rather than true compatibility. Keep a new relationship strictly in the friendship stage for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Money should remain fluid in order to be useful.

Don’t lock in a loan or make a credit card purchase that could take years to pay off. The things that money can’t buy are much more important.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You are at your best when you tackle ideas with single-minded intensity. You may shine when involved in group activities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) A compliment or a sales pitch is not an authentic flirtation when it occurs in the marketplace. Making a friend may be more sensible than a romantic hookup at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You may get sidetracked by invitations to social events or lose your grip on ambition due to the pursuit of an unattainable romantic partner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) New friends or old enemies may play a part in your weekend. Because you have been generous with your time and expertise in the past, someone will be glad to lend a helping hand when you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Wait it out before you test it out. Take the pulse of your audience before displaying your wares. Hold off if you are in the mood for buying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You can have a marvelous time in group settings.

You might enjoy a staid business meeting more than anticipated or could strike up a friendship while sprawled on the beach.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Adopt a “wait and see” attitude. Put pleasure and social activities ahead of business schemes and avoid making irrevocable financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sincere kindness keeps on giving. You may not be aware how much your efforts are valued. Those who sugarcoat the potential pitfalls might not have your best interests at heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A snake oil salesman can’t be taken seriously. You could meet someone who comes at you with a well-honed sales pitch but gives empty assurances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Wrap someone around your finger. You can charm someone into doing whatever you want. Don’t enter into new commitments or decide on a major expenditure.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY July 23 You could be considered a beautiful dreamer in the next two to three weeks. You are hopeful that people are as committed as you are, but may misinterpret the facts due to wishful thinking. With your “Disneyland” attitude, you will find that vacations will be extremely enjoyable between now and mid-August, but in October keep your nose to the grindstone, as authority figures aren’t likely to tolerate a lack of professional finesse.

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ur plant experts and lawn care professionals put their heads together to create a 365 day landscaping timeline for Colorado residents. As always, Timberline Landscaping is available to help you make your landscape healthy year round.

pals in San Francisco. The plot has Patrick (Jonathan Groff) returning to the Bay Area and dealing with unfinished business.

8 p.m., HBO. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

EVENTS

Crafters on the Avenue — 7 a.m.2 p.m., Old Colorado City History Center, 1 S. 24th St.; 636-1225.

SDS Waterfest — Community celebration of water and the completion of the Southern Delivery System, educational activities, food trucks, open house and tours of new treatment plant, 10 a.m.1 p.m., Edward W. Bailey Water Treatment Plant, 977 Marksheffel Road; 668-4805, sdswater.org.

Fresh Air Summer Concert Series — With Double McGuffin, noon, Nancy Lewis Park, 2615 Logan Ave.; 633-8181.

“Hubba Hubba” — 7 p.m., Fountain Community Theater, Heritage Event Center, 737 Dale St., Fountain, $7-$10, $25 for family of four; fountaintheater.org.

ON TV Saturday, July 23, 2016 Fans of the canceled series “Looking” get some closure with a movie that wraps up the saga about three gay

• Winter Watering on days over 40 degrees • Stir your compost pile • Perform maintenance on lawn care equipment

February

BIRTHDAYS Actress Gloria DeHaven is 91. Actor Larry Manetti (“Magnum, P.I.”) is 73. Country singer Tony Joe White is 73. Singer David Essex is 69. Actress Belinda Montgomery (“Doogie Howser, MD”) is 66. Actress Edie McClurg (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) is 65. Actress Lydia Cornell (“Too Close for Comfort”) is 63. Actor Woody Harrelson is 55. Actor Eriq Lasalle (“ER”) is 54.

Model Stephanie Seymour is 48. Actress Charisma Carpenter (“Veronica Mars”) is 46. Singer Sam Watters of Color Me Badd is 46. Singer Alison Krauss is 45. Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans is 44. Country singer Shannon Brown is 43. Singer Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child) is 36. Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 27. Drummer Neil Perry of The Band Perry is 26.

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WITH BOB JONES

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WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 10 9 3 ♥ A K Q 8 ♦ Q 10 8 3 ♣ 5

With the opponents passing, you open one diamond and partner responds one heart. What call would you make?

Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q ♥ A K 10 ♦ 10 6 4 3 ♣ A J 10 9 5

With the opponents passing, you open one club and partner responds one spade. What call would you make?

Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠53♥ K972♦ A82 ♣A642

Right-hand opponent opens one spade. What call would you make?

Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 10 9 ♥ A Q J 9 7 2 ♦ A J 9 7 4 ♣ Void

January

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♥ 1♠ Pass 3♠* ? *Pre-emptive

• Winter Watering on days over 40 degrees • Read some lawn maintenance books or scour the internet. Our blog and Pinterest pages may provide some inspiration!

• Plan any hardscaping or landscape renovations. For example, adding a patio, fire pit, or xeriscaping.

March • • • •

Winter Watering on days over 40 degrees Apply pre-emergent to control weeds all season long.

Spring Clean Up Cut back ornamental grasses and Russian Sage

April

• Turn on irrigation system- watch for freezes. You will have to drain to protect the system if the temperatures drop • Plant spring flowers such as pansies and snapdragons, which are more cold tolerant than other annuals.

• Start vegetable seeds indoors this month • Apply a 3-month slow release fertilizer • Lawn Aeration • Overseed bare areas in lawn.

• Deep root feed trees

May

• Plant Annual Flowers any time after May 16th, which is the guaranteed last frost date for Colorado Springs. Fertilize monthly with a bloom booster.

• Transplant your vegetable seed starters outdoors.

• Plant other vegetables.

• Begin work on any planned renovations, hardscaping, xerscaping, etc.

• Spray for insects

June • Plant your herb garden

July

• Prune and shape shrubs and trees.

• Plant material has had time to grow this season and decide if you should plant any new trees or shrubs.

August

• Add organic matter and compost to your soil.

• Apply a second application of 3-month slow release fertilizer

September

• Lawn Aeration • Plant fall annual flowers. Pick items that are cold hearty like pansies and snapdragons.

October

• Irrigation Blowout PRIOR to first freeze.

• Plant bulbs now for spring color (tulips, daffodils) • Cut back perennials. Do not cut grasses or Russian sage until spring to give your landscape winter interest.

• Remove annuals • Cleanup leaf debris • Add all green debris to your compost pile • Hardedge grass along sidewalks

November

• Winter Watering on days over 40 degrees

December

• Winter Watering on days over 40 degrees

What call would you make?

Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 10 ♥ A K J 7 6 ♦ Q 3 ♣ K 8 5

As dealer, what call would you make?

Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A Q 8 7 ♥ 5 ♦ 10 6 ♣ A K 9 5 3 2 SOUTH 1♣ 4♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ 4♥ 5♥ Pass Pass

What call would you make?

Look for answers on Monday.

(Bob Jones welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. tcaeditors@tribune.com)

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