When planning your garden, placement of certain plants should be taken into account. Permanent locations must be picked out for plants with a longer
Month: March 2012
Treasure Hunting at Rosemary’s Closet
When you enter Rosemary’s Closet, a smile is a sure sign of appreciation. The shop is filled with fun, quality vintage clothing and accessories
Covington Business Association
The CBA Works For Your Business – The CBA is a non-profit organization representing and advancing the interests of local business. The goal of
Gibson Street, Way Back When
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Christ Episcopal Church
The Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church was built in late 1846 by Jonathan Arthur of London. He designed the church along the lines of
Planting a Windowbox
Windowboxes will brighten windows and homes all year. The spring displays may contain dwarf evergreen shrubs, miniature conifers, variegated ivies and bulbous plants. Summer
Pet Care: The Adoption Process
The St. Tammany Humane Society 1. Before going to the Humane Society for a new dog or cat, you should have an idea of
Cleanest City Contest
The “Cleanest City Contest” is still underway. Keep up the cleaning efforts and consult the Covington Garden Club’s Beautification Checklist. This Saturday there will
Covington Food Bank
The Covington Food Bank serves in-need families in the tri-parish area of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington. An average of 20% of the people
Just in Time for Spring!
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Box Turtle
The earliest known turtles date from 215 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups. Like other reptiles, turtles are ectotherms,
Planting a Hanging Basket
Most wire-framed hanging baskets are sold with a moss lining which is essential for moisture retention. Equal parts peat-based and loam-based compost makes an
Pet Care: The Importance of Fresh Water
As we move into the Spring and Summer months, the importance of fresh water for your pet is critical. Dogs and cats do not
Beautification Checklist
The 54th Annual Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Contest judging will be April 4th. The Covington Garden Club has compiled a “Beautification Checklist”
Youth Service Bureau
The Youth Service Bureau was founded in 1981 at the request of Judge John W. Greene. Today the Youth Service Bureau provides advocacy, counseling,
Luana K. Perez Photography
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Fox Squirrel
The Fox Squirrel can grow to 28″ from head to tail. In the South, it is generally grayish or grizzled with a dark head,
John Wharton Collins
Covington was originally founded as the Town of Wharton on July 4, 1813 by John Wharton Collins. He laid the town out in its
Pet Care: Nail Trimming
Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is important if they do not walk on surfaces that will naturally wear them down. In general, dog nails