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The 'no white after Labor Day' rule is one of the most-cited and least-understood American fashion conventions. It traces to...

Tick season is upon us. Try these natural and effective remedies and strategies to repel these nasty parasites without harmful chemicals.

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Ever hear the expression "tell it to the bees?" It is one of the oldest bits of household folklore in...

Long before refrigeration, farm families had to figure out how to keep summer eggs eatable through the winter. Hens laid...

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Editor Emeritus Peter Geiger shares how to remove deadly nightshade (belladonna) from your property. Plus, edible nightshade plants like tomatoes and potatoes that you may want to avoid eating and why.

Headlines through 2025 and into 2026 keep warning about bird flu (Avian influenza) in wild birds, backyard chickens, and now...

Almost every potty-training frustration comes from starting too early. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Cleveland Clinic both recommend waiting...