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Electrical district to roll out energy-saving, demand-response program

A new program that will offer enrolled residential and small-business customers an incentive to reduce energy during times of peak system demand soon will...

Waste and recycling in Maricopa: 2 options every Saturday

Did you know Maricopa offers waste and recycling services every Saturday? Disposing of waste and recycling in an environmentally friendly manner is vital to the...

Least expensive home sold for just under $300K

The least expensive home sold July 10 through Aug. 9 was a three-bedroom home at 19296 N. Costa Verdez Ave. in Tortosa. It fetched...

’22 in review: The rise of the apartments

The single-family home is king in Maricopa. But a housing shift is beginning. More options are coming — in the short term and long term...

Poll: Readers embrace coming of Tractor Supply, but still want more

Maricopa is finally getting the big-box store residents have been clamoring for, and the populace – at least that portion that responded to our...

Moringa tree offers shade, nutrition

The moringa tree is a fast-growing, desert-thriving tree that provides shade and is a source of highly nutritious greens. Many trees are noted to grow...

Growing citrus

Enjoying citrus fruits from your backyard is one of the greatest joys of home gardening. Citrus trees thrive in Pinal County and with a...

Pedal to the metal on her petals

She has worked in banks. She has dressed hair. She has shipped freight all over the world. And she’s been pretty good at all of...

Lights may bring cameras and action at annual neighborhood tree lighting

Lights may bring cameras and action tonight when Maricopa Realtor Dayv Morgan of HomeSmart Success flips the switch on his annual Christmas light show...

Cotton woven in Pinal County along Gila River since ancient peoples

Cotton, among the five “Cs” of Arizona’s economy (copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate), has a long history in central Arizona, especially Pinal County. Cotton...

Karsten’s Ace Hardware names new business-development manager

Maricopa’s neighborhood Ace Hardware has a new man on the job to assist with building the store’s business clientele. Peter Menzynski is new business-development manager...

Local Realtor pays for homeowner upgrades to facilitate sale for client

When it’s time to sell or invest in a home, Maricopans have a unique opportunity to benefit from using a local agent who is...

Jerusalem artichokes perfect in Maricopa climate

Jerusalem artichokes — also known as sunchokes, wild sunflowers or sunroot — can easily be mistaken for a common sunflower at first glance. But...

Now is the perfect time to plant roses

Roses are timeless flowers and, fortunately, they grow very well in Arizona. In fact, the oldest Lady Banks Rose in the world, which was...

Master Gardener: Corn, an American crop with Arizona roots

Corn is one of the most significant economic agricultural products on Earth. An iconic American food crop grown as one of the three sisters (with...

Smartscape training – saving landscapers time, you money and everyone water

No matter where you live, your landscape matters. Whether you’re enjoying desert trees, cactus, or something greener, plants impact our lives. In the city...

Master gardener: Smile-making sunflowers

Plant sunflowers for a garden that will make you smile! Find a sunny place with well-drained soil and plant seeds in early spring or fall,...

Reverse osmosis: What you need to know

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a partially permeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from drinking...
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Cacti in the Valley

We live right in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. This area stretches north to the Mogollon Rim, south into the Mexican state of...

Master gardener: Purslane packs a nutritious punch

I love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...

Master Gardeners plant seeds with advice, expertise

Many newcomers and inexperienced gardeners in Arizona need advice to successfully grow flowers and vegetables in our desert climate and soil conditions. Often, that expertise...

Is a golf course home for you?

Purchasing a home adjacent to a golf course has its advantages. In addition to a certain amount of prestige that comes with owning a...

Plumber: Maintenance extends life of water heaters

Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if not, you should be....

Plumbing: It’s the little things

Every day you use water fixtures in your home. People take for granted turning faucets on and off, flushing toilets and washing laundry. When something...

Squash, pumpkins carve out niche in Maricopa-area history

It’s that time of year again, when we give thanks with pumpkin and squash on the holiday table. Cucurbita, Latin for gourd, is among the...
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Master Gardeners have deep roots

Are you aware of the Master Gardeners in our fair city of Maricopa?  Let me introduce you to our history and program.    The Land Grant...

Maintenance checkpoints on your plumbing this summer

Summer is a great time to encourage homeowners to perform a maintenance check on their plumbing. Water usage soars during the summer months from heat...
Harriet Phelps

Master Gardener: Prepare that new vegetable garden now

It’s August, and we have not quite given up on summer and are wondering when it will end. The temperatures are consistently in the...
Al Brandenburg Maricopa

Planting a garden? The merits of raised, in-ground beds

Planting a new garden? Are you torn between what type of garden bed you should use? When establishing a garden, you can either choose a...

Morgan: Improving curb appeal can lead to quicker sales

When I take potential buyers to look at a home, they begin making their decision on whether they like the property from the moment...
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