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Home & Garden

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Soil contains millions of beneficial microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, but it can also harbor microplastics. So, what's a health- and environment-conscious gardener to do?

Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Strawberry pots, those odd planters with windows and balconies, are more versatile than they seem.

Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

A simple switch from organic mulch to gravel can help cut wildfire risk and save water. Now, that strategy is becoming trendy in other regions. 

Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

  • Tasting Table Recipes

In our summery strawberry lemonade pound cake, two fruity batters are swirled together in a Bundt pan and topped with a sweet and zingy strawberry-lemon glaze for a mouthful of summer in every bite.

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

  • ZMG - PennyGem

Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one, though you’re in luck! Follow these tips and tricks for an easy and affordable new garden path! The best thing about it? You can choose your pathway material from the comfort of your own home! Pennygem’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

How To Identify False Spring & Protect Your Plants.,

How To Identify False Spring & Protect Your Plants.,

    The initial burst of sunshine and warmer temperatures may be a welcome sight, but more often than not, it is a false dawn. When spring-like temperatures arrive earlier than usual, they are typically followed by wintery conditions, hence the term “false spring.” If you’re planning on gardenin…

    A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

    A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

      Planting seeds sounds straightforward. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular.

      The Benefits of Pruning Your Plants

      The Benefits of Pruning Your Plants

        Pruning is more than just an aesthetic 'haircut' for your greenery. It can impact the health, safety, and productivity of your plants.

        Spring Gardening Hacks For A Healthy Garden

        Spring Gardening Hacks For A Healthy Garden

          You’ll need to put in a little work during spring to get your garden ready for summer. Here are some top tips for tasks to start with. Start cleaning the garden by removing dead leaves, weeds and any debris. It is also advised to feed the soil with fertilizer or organic materials like compos…

          9 essential steps for starting seeds indoors successfully

          9 essential steps for starting seeds indoors successfully

            Starting seeds indoors is a time-honored way to get a jump on the growing season. Follow these steps to successfully start veggie, herb and flower seeds indoors.

            North American bird population is shrinking faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

            North American bird population is shrinking faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

              A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species. 

              See raptors in slow‑mo as UC Davis lab aims to improve drone flight

              See raptors in slow‑mo as UC Davis lab aims to improve drone flight

                At UC Davis’ new raptor flight lab, high-speed cameras capture hawks in slow motion to inspire smarter, more agile drones and better bird rehab.

                Movies & Television

                Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                Review: ‘Testaments’ moves more fluidly than ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

                Review: ‘Testaments’ moves more fluidly than ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

                Review: ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ is harmless fun

                Review: ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ is harmless fun

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

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                What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

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                A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this

                A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this

                Partner

                Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

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                Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

                Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

                Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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                One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

                One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

                Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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