“Mistakes, I have made a few” I believe is a line from a Frank Sinatra song. I have made many mistakes during my gardening career. I try to learn from these mistakes and not repeat them next time. In years past, I learned, but I haven’t fixed one of my mistakes. One mistake I make is ...

“You have a lot of food in here,” our son commented the other day. He was investigating the contents of our refrigerator. “Eat whatever you like,” I remarked. He is all grown up, but he still checks what’s in the fridge when he drops by our home. When our son was a teenager, ...

Looking for a magic potion or powder for whatever ails your garden or lawn? How to get rid of bugs and weeds are hot topics right now on social media. You can even find books and articles regarding these so-called sure-fire remedies. Potions that you can make right up in your own kitchen with ...

During this pandemic, you may have started doing things you never imagined doing before: homeschooling your children, working from home, canceling your trips, and preparing more meals at home. We have also struggled to find our favorite items in the grocery stores. Some of our favorites have ...

Two anxieties have recently captured the attention of the world. We all have been dealing with the impact of COVID-19 and ability to corral this virus. Now, in the face of the current tragic and sad events of racism, we share unimaginable pain and loss gripping our nation. We are a collage ...

“Am I going to need sunglasses?” my husband asked me. That was an unusual question. Then I noticed he had a smirk on his face. I was doing yardwork and feeling a bit warm in the summer sun. I had announced I was going inside our house to change into shorts. After a long, cold winter, ...