Garden longer with less muscle strain, fatigue

That first full day in the gar­den may find you tired, sun­burned, and stiff. Whether you are a young or young-at-heart gardener, include some...

Don’t let scams take a toll on you

If you’ve received a text mes­sage saying to pay your Fas­Trak lane tolls by a certain date to avoid a fine and keep your...

Basil an all-around herb worth keeping in abundance

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and South­eastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called...

Gardening with an eye to the sky and grounded feet

Each gardening season seems to offer new growing challeng­es. Our gardens are exposed to more drastic and variable weather with changing weath­er patterns. Floods,...

Indoor gardening for homes with pets, children

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants...

Don’t let good deeds be ruined by scammers

When devastating natural di­sasters strike, like we are see­ing in Los Angeles this month with the catastrophic and dead­ly wildfires and like we’ve ex­perienced...

Maximize seed starting success with a seed chart

Now is the time when many of us are busy ordering seeds. We often end up with many seeds, some new ones we need­ed...

Nearly half of older Americans can’t afford basic needs

I worked hard my whole ca­reer and retired feeling secure. Then I lost every last dime in a scam. I was left with $1,300...

It’s not the season of hoarding

For as long as we can remember, the end of the calendar year has marked the start of America’s giving season. The holidays that light...

Plant care for the holidays

Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rose­mary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty...