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If you've been putting off getting your garden situated for the next growing season, now's the time. It's a great way to get out of the house and on your feet while practicing social distancing, and while now is an especially good time because it helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, early spring is also the coolest temperatures we'll likely see. No need to be sweating in the summer heat if you can get your garden ready now during the cooler weather!
It can be easy to go straight for the most colorful flowers, but you may want to come up with a game plan on what to plant if you have pets. Not all those colorful flowers are friendly to Fido.
That's right. Many popular plants and flowers can be harmful to your pets. To help make planning easier, here are a few you may want to think twice about:

Right now is a challenging time for many local businesses. To try to reduce the spread of COVID-19, they have cut back hours or shut their doors completely — and rightfully so. We all have a duty to help protect the most vulnerable among us through social distancing. But, a thriving business community is a part of what makes the Gulf Coast such a special place to live, and COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to local business revenue. Just as we have a duty to help prevent the virus, we also have a duty as local citizens to help the entrepreneurs and employees losing business. Here are a few suggestions on how you can do just that.

Saving for a new home can feel incredibly overwhelming, especially if you are at the beginning of your savings journey. However, being prepared with a reasonable down payment is a vital part of the home-buying process. The recommended amount to save for a down payment on a home is 20% of the property amount. Though it's not required, "Putting at least 20% down on a home will increase your chances of getting approved for a mortgage at a decent rate and will allow you to avoid mortgage insurance," according to Nerdwallet.
When creating a savings plan, it's important to factor in the amount of time you're willing to wait before purchasing a home and figure out your monthly savings goal. Remember most experts recommend your housing expenses not...

The weather is warming, and the azaleas are blooming. On the Gulf Coast, that can only mean one thing: spring. Mark your calendar and bring the family out to these events across Baldwin and Mobile counties. Don't miss out on these fun spring events!
American Cancer Society's 31st Mobile Chili Cook-Off
March 7, Begins 11 a.m.
Mardi Gras Park
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