Things Japanese in Davao from the Past

In the 1930’s, mention of Davao Province used to bring to mind Japanese kimonos, happi (Japanese standard outfit of a short coat with wide sleeves for merchants and carpenters), paper lanterns, noren curtains (which hang over entrances to Japanese shops found along San Pedro Street), hakimono (traditional Japanese footwear), ogi (fans for men and women to cool themselves from Davao’s stifling ...

Home and Garden Digest, May 5, 2012: Greenspace closing by end of the month

Greenspace to close its doors by end of month The owner of Greenspace, the Santa Cruz green building, design and housewares store, has announced she is closing the store by the end of the month.

Master Gardeners | Office open to answer gardening questions

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison The Master Gardener Clinic at the WSU Extension Office is open for walk-ins as well as phone calls to take your questions on garden, plant and yard-related topics.