Improve your garden soil with Fall leaves
Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are...
Fight for dignity is a constant one
I still remember the day, years ago, when I was racially profiled by Border Patrol agents while riding the train from San Diego to...
Add a Fall display to your home decor
Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall...
Plant this Fall for beautiful Spring bouquets
This fall plant an array of spring flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouquets. There are plenty of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and alliums...
Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden
Fall is quickly approaching and as you prepare for the change of seasons, consider preserving some of your summer garden’s beauty. Photograph, dry, or...
Bee part of the solution with your choice in lawn
Boost the bee and pollinator appeal of your lawn by incorporating microclover, self-heal, creeping thyme, crocus, grape hyacinths and other bee-friendly flowering plants in...
Watch out for fake job offers
It can be thrilling to receive a text message from a recruiter who says they have received your resume and want to move the...
Perking up the late season garden with bright ideas
As summer is winding down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters, and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by...
Flowers that take the heat
As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but may leave your...
Norway maples a cool cover
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop...
