Here's a good article on creating a lush green lawn by Andrea Beck for Better Homes & Gardens. Could your lawn use an overhaul? If you've got more weeds than grass and nothing you do seems to improve all the bare patches, it may be time to take things back to...
What You Should Know About The History Of The Fourth Of July
Here's an informative article on the history of July 4th by Emily VanShmus for Better Homes & Gardens. Many people think the holiday symbolizes the end of the American Revolution, but that’s not the case. When many of us think of the Fourth of July, images of...
These Are The 7 Easiest Fruits And Vegetables To Grow
Here's a good article on the easiest vegetables to grow by Chris Malloy for Real Simple. Looking to get into gardening? Start with these versatile, low-maintenance plants. Growing your own food brings a host of benefits, and you don’t need to plant half your backyard...
FIREFLIES: WHY DO FIREFLIES GLOW?
Here's an interesting article on why fireflies glow by George and Becky Lohmiller for The Old Farmer's Almanac. LIGHTNING BUGS FACTS AND HOW TO ATTRACT THEM Fireflies—also known a lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their beautiful lights on...
Solar Eclipse Alert: Look For It On June 10, 2021
Here's an article on this Thursday's solar eclipse by Joe Rao for The Old Farmer's Almanac. Get ready for a most unusual sunrise solar eclipse! Who gets the best view? We have maps, details, and times here! In the early morning of Thursday, June 10, 2021, northern and...
7 Outdoor Living Trends That Will Be Huge In 2021
Here's a good article on outdoor trends for 2021 by Kristina McGuirk for Better Homes & Gardens. Whether you're cooking, exercising, or just hanging out, plan to spend more time outside this year as backyards, decks, and patios evolve into comfortable,...
What Is A Blue Moon, And When Will It Appear Next?
Here's an informative article on the blue moon by the editors at The Farmer's Almanac. Will we see a Blue Moon this year? For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has...
Your Step-by-Step Guide To Making Compost That Will Enrich Your Garden
Here's a good article on compost by the BH&G Garden Editors for Better Homes & Gardens. It's the gift that keeps on giving. You can turn your food scraps and yard waste into "black gold" that will feed your plants and improve your soil. Some common...
THE MONTH OF MARCH 2021: HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE
Here's a good article on everything you should know about March by the Editors of The Farmer's Almanac. March brings with it the promise of gardening and warm(er), sunny days, as Earth turns its frostbitten cheek to winter and springs forth from the vernal equinox....
MARCH WEATHER FORECAST 2021: SPRING WEATHER ON THE WAY
Here's a weather prediction for March by Michael Steinberg for The Old Farmer's Almanac. Let’s talk weather predictions for March 2021. According to weather folklore, if March “comes in like a lion, [it] goes out like a lamb.” Let’s see what sort of weather March has...