Again, media opinionists are pushing their narrative, creating a lot of industry chatter about cyclical patterns and impending disaster. Most days I ignore the constant static and go about my business.
Besides, who knows what will happen in the next shift?
Those of us that have experienced a market downturn understand the need to pay attention to trends and subtle nuances in the real estate market, even if it moves just a titch. It helps to decide a clearer direction.
Agents in the last economic downturn learned new business practices and standards, tenacity and patience were required. They had a huge advantage (28 comments)
Home gardening has been making a strong comeback across the country. People want to experience results, often enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables more-so, when their efforts produce them.
From seed to sprout to maturity to table, the growing excitement is palpable on a daily basis! Trial and error plays an important role as well. Location of plant material can make or break the cycle.
Adapting and adjusting serves a gardener well, as well as self-education. Reading, learning and implementing from reliable sources can create successful outcomes more often than not.
Patio gardening is an option for those who lack an expansive, in-ground scenario. (8 comments)
Hollyhocks are a Nerdin Gardens favorite, among many flowering plants and can reach 10 feet tall with blooms that travel upward, along the stalks. After cycling through their growing season, I gather the dried seed pods to plant, once springtime again arrives.
While diligently using the grab, squeeze and pull method, suddenly I felt to be the target of a most watchful eye. Perched high upon the next plant over, remaining absolutely motionless, a Praying Mantis diligently worked to achieve the day's food goal.
They are very welcome and a natural resident of our back yard garden. I respect their boundaries and am in awe of the work ethic they (10 comments)
Every day is a promise and opportunity to improve a personal or professional life. Though impediments may present, a resilient point of view can still achieve the goals set forth. Nature does it daily and so can you!
Meeting morn as the sun arises Wisps of colored air apprizes
Planting smiles along tilled rows Promises made as garden grows
Visitors sharing tittering laughter Lingering on into the ever after!
Questions about residential properties for sale or looking to buy in the southern Utah area or any Washington County, Utah? Please contact me at 435.632.9374 or email to: (33 comments)
We live in the high desert of southern Utah, where citrus trees are not conducive to thriving when planted in the ground. Ours are in large clay pots. We are able to grow them successfully by adapting their surroundings during winter months, transporting them into an outbuilding for protection from the elements.
Once Spring arrives, we relocate them to a sunny place where they will flourish the rest of the growing season, the results are beautiful fruits such as lemons, limes and kumquats for us to enjoy. The Kumquat tree will produce twice a year and the fruit is delicious, tart and sweet, much like an orange, only much (3 comments)
Southern Utah has over 300 days of sunshine per year while offering mild winter temperatures for outdoor activities every day! Add that to the picturesque canyons, red rock cliffs, sandstone bluffs, clean air plus small town atmosphere and you are Home, Sweet Home! Come and experience Southern Utah for yourself!
I cover the following areas:
- St. George
- Hurricane
- Washington City
- Santa Clara
- Ivins
- Central
- New Harmony
- Pine Valley
- Toquerville
- Veyo
- Central
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