Nothing can spruce up your home in the winter like fresh boughs of evergreen. Just as the cold weather saps your energy, the scent of balsam fir and incense cedar can revive your senses. Perhaps you’re pining for a new centerpiece or are ready for a real wreath? Tap...
Cats are both curious creatures and natural-born hunters. They like to swat, pounce, and play with things in their environment, and occasionally eat them too. It can be frustrating when your houseplants become a cat toy, or snack, especially if those plants are toxic....
Have you been admiring flickers, orioles, and warblers in your garden this summer? Maybe you planted tall trees for bird habitat or attracted them with sunflowers, berry shrubs, and native flowers. Some migratory birds have left for warmer climes by now, but many more...
Any plant as popular as a poinsettia is sure to have some myths surrounding it. You’ve probably heard that these red annual flowers are deadly to pets. As you’ll soon see, poinsettias are not always red, not annuals, and certainly not deadly. But far from diminishing...
Giving good gifts is certainly a skill. It involves listening closely throughout the year for hints that people occasionally drop about the things they want. If you haven’t been tuned in, don’t worry. There’s no need to go with the same bath salts you brought Mom last...
