Recycling Items in the Garden & 'Garden Renewal' at the Wisconsin State Fair

It's fun to get creative and recycle items that you might normally disregard right into your landscape.

Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center is OPEN!

An introductory message from the Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center!

All About Books: In Between Books

No teaser this week because book blogger Jenna Czaplewski is in between reads. But, take this as an invitation to suggest her next read!

Only A Handful of Tickets Remaning For Packers Family Night Trip

The Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department has approximately 25 tickets remaining for this Friday's trip to Lambeau Field for the annual Green Bay Packers Family Night & Scrimmage.

Exercise- You CAN Do It!

Tips on how to find time to exercise and stay motivated!

Picked at the Peak of Ripeness

When are my vegetables ripe and ready to be picked?

Olympian Alyson Dudek to Appear at McDonald's in Support of International Ice Center

Olympic Bronze Medalist Aly Dudek will be at the Hales Corners McDonald's on Thursday, July 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 to support the proposed building of an Olympic-sized ice rink in Hales Park.

"Shadow of Night" Book Signing

A few photos from tonight's "Shadow of Night" author event at Barnes & Noble.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - Deborah Harkness Edition

A tease to celebrate tonight's Deborah Harkness event at the Mayfair Mall Barnes & Noble.

Alverno College Athletics Announces 2012 Hall of Fame Class

The Alverno College Department of Athletics continues to recognize outstanding student-athletes and supporters of the program with the Alverno College Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2012.

Challenges in the Garden

Working with the weather we have been handed to make your garden a success.

Drought Tips - How to Help Your Landscape Cope

Keeping lawns and landscapes alive and well during this drought has been a struggle for many gardeners and here are some tips to help...

How to be Prepared for Mass Shootings

The tragedy overnight in Aurora, Colorado has us thinking about “active shooters.”

America is Great, Regardless of What HBO Would Have You Believe

A response to the new HBO series 'The Newsroom' explaining why America's no longer the greatest country.

The Book Report: Catching Up

In brief: furnaces are expensive, yo. And the lack of air conditioning makes this book blogger not want to move a muscle - not even to read.

One POSITIVE Step Further

trying to be a more positive person

Basil in the Garden

Care of your basil and other flowering herbs.

Milwaukee Metro Aurora Hospitals Rank Nationally

Three Milwaukee metro Aurora hospitals were included in U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Raising National Awareness of Early High School Start Times

Greenfield resident Dolores Skowronek discusses her work with Start School Later and writes about their efforts to raise national awareness of the consequences of early high school start times.

Creating 'Made in Wisconsin' Jobs

Tammy is working for a "Made in Wisconsin" economy. The time is now to start shipping American goods abroad, not American jobs.

It's Nothing Negative Tuesday

Pastor Steve Rogers is going the day without saying anything negative - 100% positive ALL day today!

Greenfield Garden Tour to Add Plant Sale

The July 21 Tour includes a perennial plant sale, donated from Committee member homes.

Real Doctor in the Rearview

Your body can heal itself with a little help from your chiropractor.

Garden Insights to Help Beat the Heat

Continuing observations from the garden.

It is Better to Build

Consistent displays of excellence will cause some to step up/others will respond with jealousy and try to bring you down to their level.

Get Healthy, Greenfield! A Community Health Improvement Plan for You!

A brief summary of the new community health improvement plan in Greenfield along with some advice on how to live healthy.

32 Alverno Student-Athletes Honored As NAC Scholar-Athletes

Alverno College student-athletes stood out in the classroom as 32 Inferno were named Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athletes for the 2011-12 academic year.

Give Summer Stressed Plants a Helping Hand

Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks. Instead give your plants’ natural defenses a boost and keep both vegetable gardens producing and flowers blooming.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

Jenna Czaplewski's weekly book tease is a bit different than previous posts, and for good reason.

Gardening: Part II

July is the last call for gardeners who want to get seeds in the ground.

Greenfield Garden Tour to Feature Bill Radler’s Fabulous Gardens

Roses and expansive landscapes make Bill Radler's two-acre gardens a stand-out!

Book Review: Ballad

Spoiler-filled post about books one and two in Maggie Steifvater's "Books of Faerie" series.

Your Landscape Sentinels

Remember the sentinels in your yard.

Focus on Fire Safety: Fireworks

With the Fourth of July upon us and no sign of rain in the forecast...please excercise caution with your outdoor festivities. Keep in mind the City Wide Burning Ban.

Local Business Growing GREEN

What is "Kathy's 2nd Chance Plants" ??

A Common Disorder Affecting Your Plants

Causes and prevention of blossom end rot.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - Linger

Weekly Teaser Tuesday post, introducing Maggie Stiefvater's books "Shiver," "Linger" and "Forever."

Using Non-Food Rewards at Home

Rewarding kids for doing something wonderful is great but think twice before you offer food as a reward. You could be setting your child up for a lifetime of eating problems if you do!

4th of July: It's All Come Down to This

Greenfield's 4th of July Parade and Celebration is only a couple of days away.

Where Could Your Missing Dog Be?

Understanding the basics of lost dog recovery can help you find your missing pet faster.