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Gardening: Astilbe plumes grace shady retreatsSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:22AMOne of the first gardens I created after moving into my house was a circular shade bed at the entrance of my property. A garden novice at the time, I researched appropriate plants and developed a garden of hostas, astilbes, cinnamon ferns and fringed bleeding hearts. Almost 20 years later, those same carefree plants provide a beautiful annual display, with the pink, red and white astilbes ...

After manhunt, man connected to Carson fire found deadSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:18AMFirefighters work in what was the detached garage of the Garnet Way house. Investigators were searching for a Carson City man after his home burned down early Friday morning and ominous messages were found spray-painted on his fence and garage.

The Gift of LifeSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:05AMWEST GOSHEN -- Many college athletes feel invincible, often heading into competition with a real sense of fearlessness.

Champions Chicken & Waffles serves up soul food with side of glamourSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:09AMIf you blink twice, you just might miss the charming little restaurant hidden in a storefront behind the Hancock Bank just off South Monroe Street. Keep looking or you'll miss a double treat.

Garnet NuggetsSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:04PMI am not particularly a Facebook fan but I do pay attention when there is a message just for me.

Jerry Ragovoy, Songwriter and Producer, Is Dead at 80Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:32PMMr. Ragovoy infused his songs with a wrenching emotional quality, including “Time Is on My Side,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Get It While You Can,” among many others.

'My garden is my church'Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:24PMThe Blade seeks gardeners for Weed It & Reap who are as varied as what they grow and who dig in gardens large, small, or with unusual content. In a sentence, tell us what is unique about you or your garden. Contact Tahree Lane at tlane@theblade.com or 419-724-6075.

Authorities Call Carson City House Fire SuspiciousFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:33PMA Carson City home was consumed in flames early Friday morning. And the sheriff's office says it might not have been an accident.

Sheriff's Office Seeks Homeowner in Friday's Carson City House FireFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:15PMArson is suspected and Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks the home owner as a person of interest in Friday's Carson City house fire.