Pretty Pokeweed Poisonous From Berries to Tap Root- Common pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) doesn’t look poisonous, but every part of it is. That can be a problem in fall, particularly for youngsters.
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Gardening Remedies From Your Kitchen- It\’s summer and time to start enjoying the fruits of your gardening labors by harvesting a bounty of vegetables, fruits and flowers. However, you aren\’t the only
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Gardening With Charlie – Charming Annual Vines(Family Features with Kathie Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist)
Would you like to cloak a summer porch in cooling shade? Hide an eyesore such as a chain-link fe -
Giving Houseplants A Boost- Is your favorite houseplant flourishing or flagging? It might be getting too big for its britches. Transferring to a larger pot is a good opportunity for pruning the roots,
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Controlling Slugs- If there\’s one garden pest that\’s universally despised, it\’s slugs. Not only do they eat prized vegetables, herbs, and flowers at night while you sleep, but when you do catch them,
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Essential Gardening Tools- You wouldn\’t think of trying to eat your peas with a knife, and it can be just as cumbersome to try to edge a garden bed with a shovel instead of a spade or edger, or to wor
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Gardening With Charlie – Pruning a Shrub Rose- Kathy Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist
Many a gardener has stood before a favorite rose shrub with pruners in hand, hesitant to make the first cut. Thorns asi -
Growing Vegetables in Containers- If you don\’t have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is a great option. You can grow many types of vegetables in contain
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Closet Organization TipsWith every major seasonal change, pay attention to your wardrobe. Now is the time to try on garments to ensure they fit well, and to store away out-of-season pieces or donate a
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9 Tips for Organizing Your Home and LifeWe all want a clean and tidy home, without having to spend the time and effort to make it clean and tidy. But the truth is – if you don\’t keep it maintained, it