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In the Garden
Keeping Vegetables Fresh from the Garden to the Table
Above photo courtesy of Mod-Hod, Gardeners Supply Company ~ You’ve been spending most of the summer weeding, watering and tending…
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In the Garden
Add Extra Appeal to Your Landscape with Garden Art
Adding excitement to your garden is easy. You can create instant, year-round color, structure, motion, and fun to your landscape…
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In the Garden
Which Garden Flowers are Best for Indoor Bouquets
Photos Credit: Longfield Gardens ~ Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your…
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In the Garden
Things Learned About Life in the Garden
Until reaching adulthood, I thought red geraniums were the only flower ever planted. That’s all my mother ever bought and…
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In the Garden
Grow Your Own Beautiful Tropical Paradise in a Container or Garden
Photos courtesy of Longfield Gardens ~ Add an exciting new look to your garden, poolside, patio or deck with elephant…
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In the Garden
Shade Gardening Beyond Hostas
Photos by Melinda Myers ~ A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat; but it can make growing…
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In the Garden
Reduce Maintenance/Increase Success with Self-Watering Gardens
Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there…
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In the Garden
Container Gardens for Every Occasion!
Photos courtesy All-America Selections ~ Make every occasion special by designing and growing containers for summer holidays, weddings, anniversary parties…
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In the Garden
Dahlias Bring Diverse Shapes, Sizes, Colors to the Garden
Photo above: Coppery-orange Mirella Dahlia | Photo credit: Longfield Gardens ~ Dahlias have been a fixture in summer flower gardens…
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In the Garden
Crotons for November, Poinsettias for Holiday Cheer
Nothing brightens a space quite like colorful plants, and when it comes to seasonal vibrancy, Crotons and Poinsettias are stars…
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Retirement
Active Aging
When you were growing up, you might have had a dreary idea of what “aging” meant. Maybe it involved sitting…
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Topics & Perspectives
On Time
My earliest introduction to time was from the White Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland.” He scurried about while holding a…
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Children's Books
Grand Times: Reading with Your Grandkids
Children’s Books Share the joy of reading books about multigenerational tales and grandparent-grandchild stories. Dive into kids’ books that focus…
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Health & Well-Being
Uniting for a Cure
In 2019, our family received devastating news: my grandson Shepherd was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and fatal…
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Life & Lifestyle
The Importance of Living Fashionably for Women of All Ages
The saying “age is just a number” is so true regarding living life to the fullest! Let’s explore the world…
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Health & Well-Being
Addiction at 50+: A Growing Concern
Addiction among those over 50 is a growing public health concern as the population ages. To successfully address the difficulties…
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