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Eric Scarlett has done a lot of living with his life. Born and raised in Ventura, Calif., Scarlett transitioned from being a machine shop kid to being in the military and then starring in a series of high-powered TV shows about cars, like Overhaulin’ and Monster Garage.

The Garden Guy made a trip across town to chat with son James and came away giddy on one hand and grumpy on the other because I had been scooped. I am used to being the dud when it comes to comparing my plant partnerships with his, but this time he showed me up with a new variety. I’m the new variety guy, not this whipper snapper, but he was grinning like the ‘Cheshire Cat’ with this year’s new Heart to Heart Burning Heart caladium.

During this year’s 45th Annual Heritage Home Tour, guests will have the opportunity to tour two thriving local San Marcos businesses — Germer Insurance Services and Zelicks Icehouse. These local treasured properties have been significantly enhanced — preserving the rich history of our town for current and future generations to enjoy.

Everyone has a pelvic floor, but it’s something we don’t often talk or think about. Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness would like to change that.

Lots of people enjoy watching birds — and also feeding them.

Quarterly meeting of the Wimberley Birding Society is set for 10 a.m., May 16, in the Wimberley Community Center. Speaker will be Mike Davis and his topic is “Photos of Birds Encountered in This Area.”

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Those looking to eat healthier should not just consider the ingredients they choose but the cooking methods. Grilling food is a smart choice for keeping calories down and limiting saturated fats. Grilling can take place outdoors or on a cast-iron grilling pan right on the stovetop.

Prince Tut and the dwarf exquisite Queen Tut papyrus grasses have put the proverbial ‘Ta-Da’ in ‘The Garden Guy’s’ containers this year. The story, however, really goes back to October. I have two containers I call smoke stacked in their shape. They are about 20-inches tall, ceramic glazed and about the diameter of a Frisbee. These containers get adjusted two or three times a year and I am headed to where they were what I call, ‘Tut Tweaked.’

The 1886 Victorian architectural masterpiece at 903 Belvin Street is the home of Marian and Blake Stasney. The family's beautiful backyard pavilion and garden will be part of our 45th Annual Heritage Home Tour. Guests will enter through a white trellis fence on both sides to the grand garden off Belvin Street and Travis Avenue.