You can receive Featurettes by e-mail daily, weekly or monthly by request. We can e-mail by your choice of topic or all stories as you may prefer. To make it even more convenient for editors to use our stories, NAPS has added an RSS syndication feed to our Web site. Simply hit the RSS button on our site for automated updates on available content. Please contact us to arrange to receive Featurettes in the format that works best for you at (800) 222-5551 or e-mail your request to us at printmedia@napsnet.com. We can provide Featurettes on CD-ROM or you can download it online at www.napsnet.com. Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2666 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Lighten Up Your Supper Six Ways That Public Gardens Can Inspire You (NAPSA)—How does your garden grow? It could be one that makes the neighbors green with envy if you turn for inspiration to America’s amazing public gardens. Here are six ways public gardens can inspire: •Landscaping at public gardens can offer suggestions for designing a beautiful garden of any size with colorful combinations of plants in bloom. •Public gardens use efficient watering practices and have industry insight on responsible irrigation systems. Homeowners can learn how to irrigate their own gardens by exploring and consulting with a public garden. •Choosing native plants or plants that have adapted to the local environment can ensure that a garden will be healthy and require less water. Public gardens tend to have huge collections of native and adapted plants that homeowners can be assured will work in their own gardens. •Public gardens have a selection of plants that are right for a variety of seasons. Blooms can happen year-round if the appropriate types of plants or trees are selected. Keeping your garden beautiful can be easier once you see how public gardens arrange their collection. •Public gardens employ a diverse professional staff that specializes in horticulture, conservation, display, research and design. Many gardens offer workshops and programs for home gardeners. (NAPSA)—When you want a delicious, healthy meal, and timing is tight—go fish! Garden Fish Fillet balances the delicate flavors of fish, fresh herbs, carrots and grapes. A generous grating of nutty Jarlsberg cheese adds a tasty touch to this simple supper. Cleanup is quick and easy, too. Garden Fish Fillet is fast and easy to make and great to eat. At public gardens, homeowners can be inspired by the way the plants are displayed, coordinated and arranged. •Public gardens often host plant sales that feature unique plants, flowers and trees, providing top-quality additions to residential gardens. Many public gardens have professional experts on hand to answer questions and libraries and bookstores that can educate home gardeners. Learn More The nonprofit American Public Gardens Association has partnered with Rain Bird, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products, to promote public gardens. For more information, you can visit www.NationalPublicGar densDay.org. Note to Editors: May 10, 2013 is the fifth annual National Public Gardens Day, which many of the nation’s public gardens mark with special events and activities for schools, families and thousands of visitors. 4 1 4 2 1 1 4 Garden Fish Fillet (Serves 4) 4-ounce pieces boneless white fish fillets tablespoon olive oil tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (dill, tarragon, chives, parsley) cups shredded carrots cup halved seedless green grapes cup (4 ounces) grated Jarlsberg cheese lemon slices Preheat oven to 425. Coat fillet pieces with olive oil; arrange in a foil-lined, oven-proof baking dish. Mix together herbs, carrots, grapes and cheese. Divide mixture into equal portions to cover each fillet, then top each with a lemon slice. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, covered, before serving. If desired, drizzle with a simple lemon vinaigrette and a few grindings of fresh black pepper. Serve with steamed, lightly buttered asparagus and baby red potatoes. Hot Tips To Help You Save Energy And Money (NAPSA)—If your heating and cooling bills seem to be going through the roof, give a warm welcome to these hints to help you keep more of your cold cash. What You Can Do •Check and maintain your insulation. Improperly insulated walls, floors, attics, basements and crawl spaces drain away heat and air-conditioning and can encourage mold and mildew. •Add weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors, too. •Install a programmable thermostat that shuts itself off during the day when you’re away and at night when you’re asleep, to keep you comfortable when you’re home and save you money when you’re not. •Keep vents and returns free of obstructions. Don’t lay carpet over vents, place furniture over or in front of them, or obstruct the flow of air. •Get a humidifier and a dehumidifier. Dry air feels cooler than moist air. Humidity in summer makes you feel hotter; the same is true in winter. •Keep outdoor air conditioner units clear of plants and debris. •Keep your air filters clean. Check them every couple of weeks and change them as directed by the manufacturer. •Let the sunshine in by opening the curtains on cold days. Get heavy drapes to keep things cozy at night. •Plant shade trees on the south side of your home to help keep it cooler in summer. •Review last year ’s energy bills. If your cooling costs are drastically higher this year, a qualified HVAC/R technician may be able to diagnose the problem. You don’t have to get hot under the collar about heating and cooling costs—a qualified technician can help. •Even the most eco-friendly, high-efficiency products and appliances can waste money and energy if they’re not installed, serviced and maintained properly. By working with certified technicians, homeowners can have confidence that their HVAC/R equipment is delivering on the energy efficiency promised. •Have your heating and cooling systems checked twice a year by an HVAC/R professional. Technicians certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit certification body for HVAC/R technicians, are skilled professionals who have proven their knowledge in the HVAC/R industry by passing specialized certification tests. Learn More For further facts and tips and to find a nearby, qualified contractor who employs certified technicians, look for the NATE logo, go to www.hvacradvice.com or call (877) 420-NATE.