Cooking Gear for Kids

If you ask any soon-to-be-graduating high school seniors what they wish they had learned before heading off to the real world, chances are one skill would come up pretty often—how to cook.  To many young people, gourmet means grilled cheese, microwave popcorn, and...

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Grill to Grow: How to Grill Vegetables

Summer dinners can be challenging. It’s too hot to fire up the oven, and you don’t really feel like eating a heavy meal anyway. The perfect solution? Grill up some veggies. When you cook outdoors, you keep your house cool and spare yourself a big mess in the kitchen –...

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Beekeeping Basics

Over the last few years, beekeeping has seen a sharp spike in popularity amongst suburban families (and even some urban dwellers). Perhaps it’s in response to the plight of the honeybee, or maybe it’s because of the increased interest in self-sufficient lifestyles. No...

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5 Tips to Help You Start an Herb Garden

If you’ve ever browsed Pinterest, which I know most of us have, then chances are you’ve noticed that Herb Gardens are the hottest DIY gardening trend -- and for good reason! These petite gardens are practical, convenient and not to mention incredibly adorable (one...

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Flower Bulb Guide: When and How to Plant Flowering Bulbs

So, you want a beautiful flower garden. Who wouldn’t? Flowers are gorgeous, smell delightful and have been used for centuries as a gift to brighten someone’s day. They also carry so much meaning, many stories and a spectrum of different emotions. However, growing your...

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Gardening Books on Our Radar

This may come as a surprise to you, but the old as time world of gardening is ever changing. Each year, botanists and pro planters alike are learning new tricks and tips to gardening, and updating the rest of us on the newest ways to grow our favorite plants. A good...

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