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FEMA agents to offer help at hardware stores

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 5:54pm

FEMA agents to offer help at hardware stores

FEMA specialists set up information stations at area home improvement stores to offer rebuilding advice through next Monday.

The FEMA agents are currently working out of two Shelby County stores:

Home Depot at 1627 Poplar Avenue in Memphis
Lowe’s at 8300 Highway 64 in Bartlett

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FEMA specialists to offer advice at Lowe's

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, May 20th, 2011, 4:21pm

FEMA specialists to offer advice at Lowe's

FEMA specialists are at Lowe's on North Perkins Road offering tips on how to protect your home from future disasters.

Specialists are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday, May 23, at 585 North Perkins Rd.

See more flooding pictures on My5.

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Memphis gardeners host public garden tours

Submitted by Shiela Whaley on Thursday, May 19th, 5:45 pm

There are a few Master Gardeners who garden for a living, but most simply live for gardening. On Saturday, May 21, Memphis Area Master Gardeners host the 2nd Annual “Through Our Garden Gates” garden tour. From urban to acreage, from city to country, seven of the most creative gardens in Shelby County will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Garden guides will be on-site at each garden to answer visitors’ questions and provide plant lists. Each garden features a presentation by a gardening professional, and one site will offer the “Ask a Master Gardener” plant clinic throughout the day.

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Dixon holding lesson to get gardens bloming

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, May 17th, 8:46 am

"Hydrangeas for Sun and Shade" is the topic of a "munch and learn" program at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens on Wedneday, May 18.

Linda Lanier, the president and co-founder of the Mid-South Hydrangea Society will be the speaker. The even starts at noon and admission is free with Dixon admission.

Call 761-5250 for more information.

Photo courtesy Flickr user sakura_chihaya+.

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Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Sunday, May 8th, 2011, 10:51pm

Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

A Tennessee bill that would allow wine to be shipped to every home in the state is now up to the Governor.

The bill allows direct wine shipments from retailers to consumers -- even in cities that currently only allow liquor-by-the-drink sales.

Governor Bill Haslam is expected to sign the bill.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Mr. T in DC.

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City giving gardeners free mulch

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011, 11:03am

City of Memphis Public Works will provide free mulch for Memphis residents Friday, April 22 in observance of Earth Day.

Beginning at dawn, free mulch will be available in the Liberty Bowl parking lot, located on Hollywood, just south of Central. The mulch will be provided on a load-your-own, while-it-lasts, basis and residents must provide their own loading equipment and containers. Commercial businesses and non Memphis residents are not eligible.

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Energy Smart workshops at your local library

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011, 6:53am

Energy Smart workshops at your local library

The Tennessee Valley Authority and MLG and W are teaming up for an Energy Smart event, on Wednesday April 20 in celebration of Earth Day. The Workshop will take place at 11a.m. at the Central, Whitehaven, East Shelby, and Bartlett libraries. During the Energy Smart workshop you will learn more ways to conserve energy and save money. Click here to read more about Wednesday’s Energy Smart workshops. Log on to TVA.com to learn more about energy and money saving tips and schedule an in home evaluation or take an online energy audit.

Photo Courtesy MGN Online

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