Visitors to Jean-Marie Auboine’s business are greeted by the overpowering fragrance of chocolate and perfectly preserved chocolate statues. A dragon, eagle, monkey and goblin occupy a desk that would usually belong to a receptionist.
Recreation
If there is a seasoned Western hiker who doesn’t aspire to visit Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, it’s one of the dwindling few who haven’t yet heard about this remarkable trail or one who has heard but is scared of it.
Question: While preparing my holes to plant my fruit trees, I encountered caliche. I’m able to dig down to about 18 inches by 24 inches across.
Entering a web address can mean experiencing more than 400 miles of trails and 316,000 acres of pristine meadows and forest just outside the computer screen.
Adults, children, students and those interested in exploring a world of culture may enjoy the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Festival of Communities, slated from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21 on campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.
According to “Reader’s Digest Universal Dictionary,” a superstition is an unfounded belief that some action or circumstance completely unrelated to a course of events can influence its outcome. I’m just like most golfers. Maybe a little bit more out of round, but who’s counting?
Question: I have several fig cuttings that are growing in a vermiculite and perlite mix inside the house. When is the best time to transplant them into the ground outside? Or do I have to go through an interim stage of a small pot with potting soil first?
Dignitaries came out to dedicate the Hollywood Aquatic Center March 29. The outdoor pools were open for the dedication and are set to reopen Memorial Day weekend.
Question: We have small butterflies on our plum tree. There are hundreds of them. Are they pollinating our trees? The bees were here, but these have taken over.
It is that time of year again when resident rattlesnakes start appearing on our local hiking trails. They come out of hibernation to enjoy the 70- to 90-degree temperature range, just as many humans do.
Question: My husband asked me to contact you about how to trim our pistachio nut tree and how to get it pollinated.
Professional climbing instructors and rookies alike plan to descend into Red Rock National Conservation Area this weekend during the ninth annual Red Rock Rendezvous.
There are plenty of reasons not to cycle in Las Vegas: You’re not in good enough shape; Las Vegas isn’t a bike-friendly town; there’s nowhere to ride; it’s too dangerous/expensive/geeky/mechanically challenging. There are even more reasons to start pedaling.