Gallery Hop May 2015

With near-perfect weather and springtime excitement in the air, the Short North was alive and buzzing this evening for this month’s installment of Gallery Hop. Patios were filled throughout the district with diners and drinkers, sidewalks were filled with arts patrons and shoppers, and there were plenty of extra sights, sounds and smells to take in ranging from food trucks to furries and street protesters to street musicians.

Below is a snapshot of Gallery Hop festivities.

Gallery Hop May 2015

With near-perfect weather and springtime excitement in the air, the Short North was alive and buzzing this evening for this month’s installment of Gallery Hop. Patios were filled throughout the district with diners and drinkers, sidewalks were filled with arts patrons and shoppers, and there were plenty of extra sights, sounds and smells to take in ranging from food trucks to furries and street protesters to street musicians.

Below is a snapshot of Gallery Hop festivities.

Carpenter Bee Complaints

BYGLers have begun to hear from homeowners about Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa virginica) and notably their hovering aggressive behavior that tends to bring them into conflict with humans.

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Carpenter Bee Complaints

BYGLers have begun to hear from homeowners about Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa virginica) and notably their hovering aggressive behavior that tends to bring them into conflict with humans.

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Hosta Information

 This may not be a new perennial to most gardeners, but hostas are still a favorite for the shade garden.  These plants, which are grown for their foliage, are easy to grow.  From yellow-green, dark green, green-white variegated, to blue colors as well as oval, heart-shaped or strap-shaped leaves; the shapes and colors come in endless varieties.  


Hosta Information Here

Hosta Information

 This may not be a new perennial to most gardeners, but hostas are still a favorite for the shade garden.  These plants, which are grown for their foliage, are easy to grow.  From yellow-green, dark green, green-white variegated, to blue colors as well as oval, heart-shaped or strap-shaped leaves; the shapes and colors come in endless varieties.  


Hosta Information Here

Firewood Beetle Flare-up

 This is the time of the year when a number of beetles can emerge from firewood stored in or around homes ... to the surprise and consternation of homeowners!

Now is a critical time