Originally scheduled to close October 1, the 2011 Suwanee Farmers Market has been extended two weeks. The market will now be open from 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October 15. About a dozen farmers/vendors are expected to participate in the extended market.

“Because of the weather pattern this summer, our farmers continue to have crops in the field,” says Suwanee Events Manager Amy Doherty. “We decided to extend the market in order to offer area residents fresh produce for as long as possible.”

This Saturday, October 1, will mark the final market this year at Town Center Park. Because other events had been previously scheduled, the October 8 and 15 markets will be held in the parking lot of the Suwanee Police Department, 373 Buford Highway, across the street from Town Center Park.

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Suwanee’s Harvest Farm Community Garden is hosting a communitywide scarecrow competition.

About 10 gardeners participated in the competition last year. This year, by opening the competition to the community, the Harvest Farm managing board hopes that more scarecrows will take up residence at the community garden. Harvest Farm gardeners may place their scarecrows in their plots any time from October 1-21, while community members are invited to line their scarecrows up along the inside of the garden’s perimeter split-rail fence; signs at White Street Park, 752 White Street, will indicate where scarecrows should be placed.

Prizes from local businesses will be awarded to winners in categories such as scariest, funniest, and most creative. Judging will take place on October 22.

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Back by popular demand, Total Wine & More will bring a sampling of wines from around the world to the 2011 Fall Atlanta Home Show, so adult attendees can enjoy tasting the various vintages, while supporting Hope Atlanta, the service programs of Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta. The cost for the wine tasting is $5, in addition to Show admission, with all proceeds benefitting Hope Atlanta, and participants will have the opportunity to taste and learn about nine different wines. The Fall Atlanta Home Show will be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 23-25 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The wine tastings will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

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McDaniel Farm Park

Herbs, those mystical, magical, wild, exotic plants from around the world have been the currency of kings, the pharmacy of healers and the delight of cooks from the dawn of time.  The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (GEHC) invites you to its More Herbs, Less Salt program at McDaniel Farm Park on August 27, to learn more about these valuable plants.

“Late summer is a great time to focus on garden herbs as they are at their peak for harvest,” said Catherine Long, history and culture program manager for the GEHC. “If you have not had a chance to visit the Heritage Garden at McDaniel Farm Park, the More Herbs, Less Salt program will allow you to explore this local treasure.”

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As the weather heats up and time off of work is near, homeowners are starting to plan their dream home remodeling projects. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers homeowners a few words of advice for getting the most value out of your remodeling investment.

More Americans are staying in their homes rather than moving. According to Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey released in November 2010, 85 percent of the general population believed it was a bad time to sell their home. There’s a lot more to be gained through remodeling besides increased functionality, new appliances, efficient systems, updated décor, additional space or the pure enjoyment of making your home your own. There’s also the increased value your home receives when you make improvements.

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Use Our Advice to Create a Bedroom Sanctuary

A bedroom is supposed to be a place for relaxation before and during a night’s rest – a retreat from the hassles and stresses of an eight-hour workday. So, why do so many of us feel our room is screaming chaos instead of calm? Follow these simple guidelines to help you sweep aside the mess and finally establish the serenity oasis of your dreams.

First things first – you must observe your bedroom space and remove all the clutter that is taking away from your sense of Zen. Yes, that means finally hanging up those clothes that have been piling up on your chair for weeks and putting away those books and cups stacked up on your nightstand. This is said to keep agitation at bay – less mess, less stress! Experts also say to keep things that remind you of your workweek out of your bedroom, like your laptop. Ridding your bedroom of these pesky distractions will allow you to have a clear mind for relaxation.

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