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Saving seeds from our homegrown vegetables is another step up on the ladder of self-sufficiency, and it can help trim the cost of growing our own vegetables too. So get your pruners, envelopes, and seed boxes at the ready – it’s time to harvest some seeds!. Peas and...

Seed Saving Masterclass: Save Seeds And Money!

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle of a passionate conversation about a surprising topic: fruit flies. I was instantly intrigued. The discussion was all about something all too familiar to many people, especially me: the constant battle against fruit flies.

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Ah, September! It’s that delightful time of year when the heat starts to fade, and the thought of cozying up with a warm drink feels just right. But if you’re a gardener like me, September is also a golden opportunity to plant for a bountiful spring harvest. I know it might seem counterintuitive to think about spring when we’re just wrapping up the summer, but trust me—planting now sets you up for some seriously rewarding gardening next year. Imagine stepping out into your garden after the frost has passed to find robust, healthy vegetables ready for the picking. It’s like giving yourself a gift that keeps on giving!

Plant These Vegetables in September for a Spring Harvest

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of the dangers raw meat and fish can pose to health, many consider fresh produce to be "safe". But each year, one in ten people gets ill by eating unsafe food – and approximately 46% of these cases of food-borne illness come from eating vegetables and fruit.

A Microbiologist Explains The Best Way to Wash Fruit And Vegetables

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Using mulch is a fantastic way to keep your garden healthy, suppress weeds, and retain moisture in the soil. It’s one of those gardening practices that feels like a must-do for any gardener, and the idea of recycling grass clippings as mulch is especially appealing. After all, it’s free, readily available, and seems like a natural way to keep your garden thriving. But, as much as I love the idea of reusing what’s already in your yard, there are some important factors to consider before you start spreading those clippings around your plants.

The Potential Harm of Using Grass Clippings as Mulch

Late summer and early fall are the prime times to plant grass seed. The lawn may be a little worn from summer fun or heat, moisture, pest, or disease issues that take their toll. You may be ready to reimagine the turf, reshaping and refreshing existing zones. Whether filling in...

When and How to Plant Grass Seed

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Instead of buying new seeds each spring, consider harvesting them from the annuals you already have in your garden. Here are the top candidates for seed saving.

11 Seeds You Should Be Harvesting From Your Garden And Replanting

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Want to know the best fast-growing varieties to grow in August? Experts have spilled on their top fresh vegetables and herbs to plant for a quick harvest

7 vegetables and herbs to plant in August for a quick harvest — and they're all easy to grow

As the summer heat begins to wane, August is the perfect time to start planning your fall vegetable garden. Fall gardening can be incredibly rewarding, offering a chance to grow a new set of crops that thrive in cooler weather. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, planning ahead is crucial to ensure a bountiful harvest. This guide will walk you through the key steps to get your fall garden off to a great start, from choosing the right crops to preparing your soil.

How to Plan Your Fall Vegetable Garden in August

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Keep sunflowers blooming for as long as possible with our growing advice

These are the secrets to sunflower success – discover how to keep sunflowers blooming until the end of summer

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Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have the ability to drop seeds that sprout into new plants, ensuring a continuous and beautiful display without the need for replanting. Not only do...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Common milkweed pods are a native vegetable that could be as familiar at summer greenmarkets as okra. As a food, milkweed still resides on the foraging fringes, or on rare restaurant menus, despite having been valued by Native Americans in regions throughout its range. Like okra, milkweed pods herald sweltering weather and are ready to harvest when crickets warm up and cicadas begin to zing. While succulent okra originates in Africa, and is grown as an annual crop in the United States, common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a cold-hardy perennial indigenous to eastern North America. It has edible shoots, buds, flowers, and immature pods. And it is one of the most valuable milkweed hosts for monarch butterfly larvae.

Milkweed Pods: A Native Summer Vegetable to Grow, Cook, and Eat

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We all know the importance of washing produce, especially with all the chemical sprays and such that farmers use these days. But did you know that there...

Do You Really Have To Wash All Fruits & Vegetables First? What’s The Best Way To Wash Produce?

Growing pumpkins is a real delight. It’s so much fun to watch the vines slowly creep across your garden space, see the large, yellow and orange flowers open up and attract bees, and then green-at-first pumpkins start to develop. We’re going to teach you everything you need to know about these awesome squash. Squash-ome, if you will! Let’s talk about how to grow pumpkins.

How To Grow Pumpkins For A Perfect Fall Harvest

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Get growing with free seeds at Lynnwood Library’s Seed Library

The Lynnwood Library is making it easier for people to grow their own food with the recent launch of its Seed Library. It’s located close to...

Get growing with free seeds at Lynnwood Library’s Seed Library

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