Published by: Almanac If you like to garden, be careful in extreme heat. Here are seven sensible tips to keep in mind during hot and humid weather. Whether you like it hot or not, it is important to take care while working outside. Do your heaviest work early in the morning, as early in the […]
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wildlife are undomesticated animals living in nature. Wildlife has countless benefits for the ecosystem and for our health and well-being, including pollinating our food, controlling pests, and being a source of beauty and inspiration. Seeing wildlife while outside can be a fun and educational experience, and spending
Published by: Almanac There’s nothing quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes. But they aren’t a plant that you can just leave to grow. Some knowledge and care is required in order to avoid common pitfalls. We’ll run through 10 tips and tricks for trouble-free tomatoes. 1. Choose the Right Variety It may seem obvious,
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Published by: Almanac Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify skunks and deter them from your yard and garden. What Are Skunks? Skunks are nocturnal animals that are naturally mild-mannered and non-aggressive; they prefer small animals and insects for dinner
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Flower Garden Design and Care Tips Published by: Almanac Time to replace that boring patch of lawn with a bright and beautiful flower garden! Let’s talk about how to start your first flower garden from scratch. We’re going to start small with some expert flower design tips to consider—plus advice for choosing, planting, and growing
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Inexpensive implements make it easier to tend plants Published by: AARP Karen Beauchemin calls gardening her therapy. Over the years, she’s spent a lot of time in her West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, garden tending to her vegetables and flowers from her perch on “my little bench.” Gardening should be fun, not backbreaking. So, like Beauchemin, invest
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