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    How to Grow Your Own Vegetables at Home

    Home - Technology & Trends October 5, 2016

    More people are paying attention to what goes into their food, even their healthy vegetables. They see the advantage of buying food that is locally grown because it tastes better, picked at the best moment of flavor. So what could be more local than growing your favorite vegetables on your sunny porch? If you don’t...

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    How to Save Money on Groceries

    On Your Own December 21, 2021

    How much do you spend on groceries weekly? The cost to feed a family of four can range from about $773 to $1826 per month, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture November 2021 Report.1 If you’re grocery shopping on a budget, use these 10 ways to help save money on groceries. 1. Make a...

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  • 4 Ways to Use Garden Row Covers

    Family & Life July 23, 2021

    The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and you’re sitting in a lush, green Eden of your own making. For many, there are few better ways to enjoy warm weather than gardening. Keeping a garden can be a wonderful way to spend your free time outdoors, a great way to gain access to fresh produce...

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    Summer Wedding Ideas and Themes

    Family & Life July 8, 2021

    Summertime: the absolute peak of wedding season, when bright colors are in, and events can be held outside in the splendor of a warm sunny day. From the many-colored beauty of summer wedding decorations to the unique outdoor venues available during this time of the year, there are many reasons to have a summer wedding....

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    How to Make and Maintain Fertile Soil

    Maintenance January 12, 2021

    Gardening is a delicate task. One crucial element of gardening that is often overlooked is the quality of the soil. High-quality soil can ensure that your plants thrive and your garden sustains itself for years. The tips below will help improve your soil quality and ensure it is fertile and less likely to be susceptible...

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    How to Protect Your Garden from Animals

    Maintenance January 11, 2021

    It is a universal truth hungry critters will eat your vegetables and flowers. So you will need some form of barrier to protect your plants this spring as best you can. You may not stop the animals entirely but you’ll surely slow them down. Different threats mean different protection is needed. Learn ways to keep...

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    How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

    Maintenance August 9, 2020

    If you want the freshest produce possible, consider planting your own home garden—after all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard. Growing your own vegetables is thrifty, too. According to the National Gardening Association, the average family with a garden spends $70 on their crops—but they grow an estimated...

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    5 Best Indoor Plants That Are Great for Apartments [Video]

    Home December 13, 2019

    Having virtually no yard maintenance is one appealing benefit of apartment living. But while this lifestyle is convenient, you may find yourself wanting a little more greenery in your home. Bringing the outdoors in is an easy way to enliven your apartment. Even small spaces have room for a bit of nature, and adding a...

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    Can Dogs Eat Turkey? Pet Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner

    Pets August 14, 2019

    On Thanksgiving Day, almost everyone with a dog or cat is faced with pets begging for what the two-legged family is eating. But can dogs have turkey? It depends. “Around this time of year, I’m asked if turkey is bad for dogs and cats, and for the most part, turkey is safe for these pets,”...

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    Six Benefits of Growing Your Own Food

    Travel & Outdoors February 19, 2019

    Get out your gardening tools and stock up on seeds. Growing your own food provides fresh ingredients for your meals, but you’ll soon see other benefits of home gardens that you may not have expected. Here are six ways to make the most of growing your own vegetables: 1. Control your crops Growing your own...

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    8 Ways to Reuse Things in Your Home

    Saving & Spending March 19, 2018

    If you’re looking for ways to save money, learning how to reuse household items is a good place to start. These eight common items can work double-duty, stretching their usefulness and your dollar. 1. Cereal bags When you finish your favorite breakfast cereal, keep the plastic bag and reuse it like wax paper to separate...

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