The poinsettia is such an interesting plant with a rich history! It’s native to Mexico and Central America, where it’s been loved for centuries. The Aztecs called it Cuetlaxochitl and used it for practical things like making dye and medicine.…
According to statistics from the American Psychological Association, 74% of older adults say that they are stressed. Stress is connected to many adverse health outcomes, so this figure proves that seniors must take steps to reduce stress in their lives.…
Hey there, spice enthusiasts! The much-anticipated hottest pepper list of 2023 has finally dropped, and it’s not for the faint of heart. If you’re an advanced gardener or an adventurous cook, these insanely hot peppers might be just your thing.…
While waiting for the snow to melt, I made a round on the backyard fence to make sure it was still up and there were no holes in it for the skunks to sneak in. Magdelin, the 5-month pup, does…
2023 All American Flower Selection Winners are: Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy is the first AAS Winner for a coleus. A compact plant with coral and green serrated leaves is great for containers. Holds its colors well in sun but…
All American Selections of 2023 winners are judged on toughness, disease resistance, and uniqueness from many varieties. Here are the vegetable winners: Starting with Pepper Cayenne Wildcat F1 a cayenne pepper with thicker walls than other varieties. Produces a sweet,…
Is that wood deck looking old and rough going into winter? It might be time now to refresh the look of your tired deck by staining or painting. Staining is by far the easiest method to use. Stains come in…
There is nothing like using wood when you are grilling. Wood cooking goes back to the stone age. Now it has become an art. Using different types of woods gives different flavors to what you are cooking or smoking. Like…
I am getting a few evergreen questions with similar problems. My tree is an arborvitae that is turning brown on the south side. What is happening? It may be winterburn in evergreens. The fancy term is winter desiccation. A lot…
Sweet corns of today have become complicated in which there are now five different kinds being offered. On most corn seed packets, there will be a su, se, sh2, shA, or syn. But why should we care, is there only…
Successes and failures in the garden this year. Let us start with the failures.I grew Romanesco broccoli this year. It grows in a tight spiral pattern and has a mild flavor. The chefs like Gordan Ramsey and others use this…
Thinking about raising chickens? First, think about your chicken coop. One thing to remember if you are buying one or building one is to give your chickens 4 square feet of space per chicken. More is better, after all, they…
There are cost-effective ideas for changing your kitchen efficiency. Start with an area like a cabinet containing bulky appliances like a coffee maker adding different types of coffees making it a coffee bar or the same with a baking/mixing station.…
We love our calf catcher! It is a one-person show now. Catch the calf for vaccinating, banding, and tagging without the hassle and the cow remains calms because she can see and smell her calf. They range from $2500 to…
There are five characteristics of your credit history that make up your three-digit score: your payment history, account balances, the length of your credit history, the types of credit used and how often you’ve applied for new credit. Credit scores will…