Mountain View, CA

Perennial plants are species that live for many years, often dying back in winter but returning in full force each spring. They’re ideal for low-maintenance gardeners who want to fill a spot semi-permanently with trustworthy, no-stress plants that always bounce back. Experimenting each year with annual ornamentals and vegetables...

17 Bulletproof Perennials That Are Almost Impossible to Kill

When you’ve worked hard to keep your summer squash happy throughout the season, watching previously green leaves slowly turn white is understandably distressing. But white leaves on squash are surprisingly common and not as scary as you may think. If you take a closer look at the leaves, you’ll...

Why Are the Leaves on my Squash Turning White?

Petunias are must-have plants known for their large and vibrant flowers. They look particularly stunning in containers and add a wonderful pop of color to container gardens. Unfortunately, petunias rarely stay as vibrant and lush as the day you bought them, particularly if you don’t maintain them correctly. Leggy...

5 Solutions for Leggy Petunias

Is it just me, or are people everywhere growing figs across all growing zones? I’m seeing this trendy fruit tree pop up everywhere. If you’re new to growing and pruning figs, don’t worry; it’s not complicated. It is, however, vital that you complete this task for big harvests.

How to Prune Fig Trees for Big Harvests

Chrysanthemums shine in late summer and fall, adding fresh color to span the seasons as other bloomers fade. With varieties in different forms, colors, and flower shapes, they bloom in sprays, with many small flowers, or as large-flowered selections with showy, single blooms per stem. If you’re catching the bug to add hardy chrysanthemums to your garden, there are many ways to propagate and enjoy these easy-care perennials for seasons to come.

How to Propagate Chrysanthemums

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Scituate, MA

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

Maybe you bought a fuschia-filled basket in spring, or you made one recently with perennials and annuals from your garden. No matter what kind of hanging basket you own, fall weather causes changes in different species, with some growing new sprouts and others going dormant for winter. Listen to their needs, and they’ll give you one last hurrah of blooms before the season’s end.

7 Tricks to Give Your Hanging Baskets a Fall Refresh

Irvine, CA

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Miguel Mendoza , 26-years-old, died in the early morning hours on August 25 after a tragic motorcycle accident in the city of Irvine. Mendoza left behind his wife Alejandra and their two children, a 7-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl.

Motorcyclist killed in a collision in Irvine left behind two young kids

The garden is a fabulous place to teach children about a myriad of scientific processes. From etymology to biology to genetics, working in the garden is a great introduction to topics they will one day need to understand. When it comes to keeping my kids’ attention, things have to progress pretty fast, so fast-growing plants are a must.

19 Fast-Growing Plants to Grow with Kids

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Los Angeles, CA

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Wyoming State

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Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

If you want to introduce your kids to the joys of gardening, weeding and composting are probably not the best ways to do it. Instead, I recommend starting with the avenue that got me into gardening in the first place—houseplants. Houseplants are the ideal kid-friendly way to teach about...

21 Kid-Friendly Houseplants for Your Budding Plant Enthusiast

Seasons change and bring with them new tasks. This is exciting for us home gardeners because it means we can pivot and adapt to our garden’s needs. Watering plants all summer is fun, but it’s also nice when the repetitiveness ends, and we can focus on other things. Fall invites a slew of diverse chores that will get you down and dirty in your garden.

9 Ways to Keep Your Garden Looking Fresh This Fall

When selecting a spot for a veggie garden, full sun is often the best choice. This light gives plants the energy they need to grow lush green leaves and form flowers and fruits. However, not all veggies need full sun to thrive. Non-fruiting vegetables grow well in full sun, but...

15 Vegetables that Grow in Sun and Shade

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Aurora, CO

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The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

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How to Save Petunia Seeds For Next Year

The varieties and colors of petunias are vast and include four main types: grandiflora, multiflora, millifora, and trailing ground cover. The colors range from pure white...

How to Save Petunia Seeds For Next Year

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