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Voles, also known as field mice or meadow mice, can be a huge problem for gardeners. These early fall strategies can prevent a vole infestation without chemicals.
Read MoreThe monarch butterfly is the most beautiful and interesting creature in the insect world, and its migration is a source of fascination for many. How much do you know about them? These 10 facts that will amaze!
Read MoreWind, hail, heavy rains, and extreme heat can decimate a garden in a single afternoon. Here's how to protect your bounty from some of summer's worst conditions.
Read MoreMost of us have some experience growing herbs, but what about spices? You can easily grow these spices in your garden this year. Here's how to get started!
Read MoreEnd your big day on a high note by giving guests wedding favors they actually want and will take home. See the list. They'll thank you later!
Read MoreWe asked our readers to share with us their favorite memories of their fathers. Read the moving tributes to the dads in their lives.
Read MoreIt's called damping off and it’s every gardener's nightmare! What's the invisible force killing your seedlings? We explain what's going on, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Read MoreOne of the most time-honored, traditional gifts to give to mothers everywhere are flowers, which are always appreciated. Here are our recommendations for the five best flowers to give this Mother’s Day.
Read MoreTrees are a magnificent gift from Mother Nature. They provide us with food, lumber, shade, and heat. But one tree, the Empress, a sacred tree of the Orient, has long been revered for its fast growth and quality wood. In Japan it is the emblem of the prime minister and is associated with good fortune.
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