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Who Controls Our Water? Jun. 30, 2021
"The pump don't work 'cause the vandals took the handles." Thus sang Bob Dylan in 1965, and we can n... Read More
Don't Use Gravel in Flowerpots Jun. 23, 2021
Q: I bought a half-barrel to use as a planter, but it does not have drainage holes. Do I need holes ... Read More
Vegetable Garden Questions Jun. 02, 2021
Q: We planted a new vegetable garden with a lot of different vegetable seeds. We killed the existing... Read More
Living in the Walls Dec. 12, 2020
The first time we went to our house after purchasing it, we found a snake in the basement. "This wil... Read More
The High Price of Sitting Down Nov. 26, 2020
Health care: It's on everyone's mind these days, and for good reason. Combine the soaring cost of he... Read More
Using a Live Christmas Tree and Protecting Shrubs From Rodents Nov. 25, 2020
Question: We were thinking of using a live Christmas tree this year instead of cutting one down. Aft... Read More
6 Top Tips to Drinking Better Oct. 27, 2020
In our society, we often talk about whether your cup is half-empty or half-full. Maybe we should sta... Read More
Ark Encounter Jul. 18, 2020
"Ark Encounter," my husband read aloud as we passed by a sign on Interstate 75 for the creationist t... Read More
Dishwashers and Pineapples Jul. 04, 2020
I was down in my basement, when something looked different. Hmm. What is it? Ah, yes, the ceiling is... Read More
Replace an Outdoor Faucet Yourself Jun. 18, 2020
Dear James: Last winter, I forgot to turn off the water to an outdoor faucet, and the pipe split. Ho... Read More
Best Nonperishable Food to Stockpile for an Emergency May. 28, 2020
If recent world events have given you a big, fat wake-up call, you are not alone. The message is cle... Read More
Hydrate, Hydrate Apr. 17, 2020
During this time sheltering at home, we know it's important to eat healthy to keep our immune system... Read More
Plant Selection Mar. 11, 2020
This is the final article in a five-part series on houseplants for millennials. The best place for n... Read More
Message of the Lunar/Solar Water Sign Trine Mar. 05, 2020
The sun is a constant reminder of the power of visibility. A thing doesn't necessarily have to be cl... Read More
7 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill Mar. 04, 2020
I love houseplants, and I do have some beauties! The truth is I don't have a green thumb; I just kno... Read More
Plant Lighting Feb. 19, 2020
Last week, I mentioned the recent OnePoll that found millennials want to grow houseplants, but are o... Read More
Indoor Plants Feb. 12, 2020
In the midst of all the political turmoil and worries about the spread of the coronavirus, you may h... Read More
America's Troubled Waters Nov. 19, 2019
CRESCO, Iowa — If you come to this rural Iowa town, you'll learn about a problem that may soun... Read More
Indoor Plants Nov. 13, 2019
Q: I have tried for several years to keep houseplants indoors during the winter and then move them o... Read More
Rain Gardens Sep. 11, 2019
Q: I have been thinking about putting in a rain garden. Do you have any advice on building one? What... Read More
