If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to care for and suitable for a variety of growing conditions, coral bells ( Heuchera ) just might be the plant for you. It’s also known by the common names alum root and rock geranium. Heuchera are semi-evergr...

Spring is here, and although warmer weather eliminates the risk of snow and ice on roadways, it also marks the season of slow-moving vehicles (SMVs). From April through October, you are far more likely to encounter a slow-moving vehicle on the road. SMVs are defined as any vehicle that operates unde...

Weather is more unpredictable than ever before, and homeowners should take stock of the outdoor power equipment they have in their garages and sheds to handle ensuing damage left behind. Preparation is key – before a storm and unseasonable weather hits a community. “Today it’s not enough to just pre...

Mom always had a staple in our cabinet that I never actually saw her use: Tabasco sauce. I don’t know if it was a requirement for a proper kitchen pantry or if it was gifted to her in times past and she couldn’t bring herself to toss it. It was there for years and never opened. Then, one gathering a...

While the weather where you are might not quite be conducive to gardening just yet, any time is a good time to check out a good book! Since 1997, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) has been honoring outstanding garden-related books published in North America through the annual AHS Book Awards....

It is generally accepted that cattle vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 35º and 46º F. But what happens if they aren’t? “Exposure to temperatures beyond the optimal range has the potential to negatively impact the effectiveness of both killed and modified-live vaccines,” said Dr. Cath...

Certain home renovation projects are more glamorous than others. A remodeled kitchen is sure to garner its share of “oohs and aahs,” while a newly paved driveway is much less likely to dazzle guests. A gutter replacement is another job that might not have the wow factor. But fully functioning gutter...

Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook foods on a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people w...

Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to other ways to occupy their days. Magazines and seed catalogs provide inspiration, but there’s nothing like gardening indoors to satisfy your inner gardener. Plant stands with grow lights are a convenient ...