Window-Box Tips- guest blog
by Meghan Shinn Follow these tips when you’re planning and planting window boxes.Window Box OptionsWhether you buy window boxes or build your own, make sure they are rot resistant,, they’ll…
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Lunchbox 101
According to the American Dietetic Association’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids, a “Five-Star Lunch” should: 1. Provide one selection from each of the five food groups.2. Contain no more…
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Create a terrarium: First steps
1. Select plants for your terrarium. Dwarf and slow-growing plants that thrive in warm, moist air work best. Plants with different heights, shapes and textures add interest.2. Gather ornamental accessories….
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Learn How to Feed Your Favorite Birds
Winter can be hard on wild birds, especially in snowy regions where food is often scarce. February is a perfect time to show your appreciation to these feathered friends—it’s National…
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So many books, so little time
Is there a pile of unread books sitting on your nightstand? Does the daily paper head straight to the recycling bin without more than a cursory glance? Busy days can…
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Did You Know…
… that 57 years ago today, Feb. 23, 1954, a group of children in Pittsburgh, Pa., became the first to be given a vaccination for polio that was developed by…
