In the immortal words of Popeye the Sailor Man, "I'm strong to the finich, 'cause I eats me spinach". Read More
One of my all-time favorite flowers, the delightful daffodil is a familiar harbinger of spring. Read More
Cold weather often brings out wildlife that we normally don't see. Some of these can cause problems. Read More
I love the lovely green and purple colors of pistachios. Not only are they pretty, but they're also unique. Read More
Winter weather got you down? Here's some examples of winter fruit you can grow. Read More
Cheerful cool-weather violas and primroses are February's birth flowers. Read More
Easy to cultivate and fun to grow, carnations and snowdrops are the two flowers most commonly associated with the month of January. Read More
January 30th is National Seed Swap Day, so let's celebrate! Read More
After the unprecedented year that was 2020, Pantone has chosen two Colors Of The Year for 2021. Read More
Composting can be extremely beneficial for the environment and very rewarding for you ... or not. Read More
Christmas Eve traditions are different around the world and Peru has an interesting and sweet one about chocolate. Read More
During the coronavirus pandemic, keeping the kitchen clean is a top priority. It's right up there with handwashing. Read More
Skunks can be good neighbors and very beneficial in the garden. That is, until they encounter your curious pet. Read More
Mark Twain once said reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated. It's also the case for a recently rediscovered lizard known as Voeltzkow’s chameleon. Read More
Forests are burning all over the world. However, in nature only 10 to 15 percent of wildfires occur on their own. Read More
According to some estimates, each month we use and discard 129 billion face masks and 65 billion plastic gloves worldwide. Read More
It's pumpkin time again, and there's so much more to a pumpkin than carving a jack-o'-lantern. Read More
Bone broth, a liquid containing brewed bones and connective tissue from cattle, poultry, or fish, has many benefits for your body, especially joints and bones. Read More
Gender reveals are a popular way to celebrate a new baby with family and friends. Try celebrating with pink or blue plants and environmentally safe options. Read More
A highly aromatic and flavorful plant, fennel, along with anise, is one of the primary ingredients in absinthe and licorice. Read More
