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National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

Perennial flowers are a fantastic addition to any garden! They come back year after year, providing consistent beauty and structure to your garden beds. One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring through fall. These long-blooming perennials can create a continuously beautiful garden without the need for replanting each season.

17 Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall

House Digest

Though you may have heard that citrus peels shouldn't be composted, lemon scraps can actually provide some huge benefits when added to compost piles.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade (& Throw The Peels Into Your Compost Pile)

July might seem like a late start for gardening, but it’s actually an ideal time to plant certain fast-growing vegetables and flowers that will thrive in the warm summer and cooler fall weather. Whether you’re filling in gaps in your garden or looking to extend your growing season, here...

20 Best Vegetables to Plant in July and Still Get a Huge Harvest

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Homes & Gardens

An expert weighs in on peony preservation strategies – so we can make our fresh-cut flowers last in the same way as Stewart's

Martha Stewart adorned her breakfast table with gorgeous peonies – this is how to extend the longevity of our blooms

"There are plenty of other creepers and climbers that won't destroy everything you love." If you ever have a landscaping question and can't find the answer, reach out to your community. It may save your garden. This Redditor made the right decision when they posed a question in the subreddit...

Gardener receives adamant warnings against allowing plant to spread in garden bed: 'It'll overtake and kill your other plants'

Real Simple

4 Shade-Loving Perennials That Need Barely Any Sunlight

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

August is a transitional month in the garden. As summer begins to wind down, it’s an excellent time to plant flowers that will bloom in the fall or even next spring. Planting in August allows flowers to establish themselves before cooler temperatures set in. Here are some beautiful and...

10 Flowers to Plant in AUGUST so Your Backyard Keeps Blooming

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement agreement with Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to address allegations that the company violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws in its marketing and sale of Fios services.

Verizon Settles Fios Marketing Lawsuit - Pays NJ $175K

While all plants are beautiful in their own ways, that doesn't mean they are always the safest to grow. Preventing invasive plant species from weakening native plant species is important in preserving healthy local ecosystems. In a Reddit post on the r/whatsthisplant subreddit, a user asking for help to identify...

Gardener warned about 'adorable' plant that could take over backyard: 'Don't be fooled or tempted by its beauty'

Woman and Home

Trying to decide whether your clematis needs tidying up? Here's what the experts say about deadheading this climbing plant

Should you deadhead clematis? A plant expert settles the debate

Gardening Know How

Plants with a long flowering season provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing seasons. Discover beautiful perennials known for their extended bloom times.

8 Longest-Flowering Perennials – For Blooms In Spring, Summer And Fall

Gardening experts share advice for feeding pelargoniums in both pots and borders

How to fertilize geraniums – pro tips for flourishing blooms

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs, may look cute and cuddly, but they are among the most destructive garden pests. Not only do groundhogs wreak havoc in vegetable beds, mowing down entire rows of peas, beans, and carrots, but they also dig unsightly burrows and tunnels in grass lawns and clamber up fruit trees in search of a sweet score. If you suspect groundhogs are making a buffet of your vegetable beds and fruit trees, this guide will show you how to safely get rid of the critters and keep them from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens

Fill your garden with multitasking plants that ward off pesky mosquitos with their aromatic scent, while attracting precious pollinators with beautiful flowers.

7 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate But Butterflies Love – It’s Win, Win

Golden Glitter

Raising chickens in your backyard has become increasingly popular, offering both fresh eggs and a deeper connection to nature. Whether you’re aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle or simply want to enjoy fresh eggs from your own hens, building a backyard chicken coop is a rewarding project. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started.

Backyard Chicken Coop 101: How to Raise Happy and Healthy Hens

NewsBreak

‘Bringing in the Berries’ hike held

On June 29, members of the Johnson County Trail Towns Committee, in a conscious effort to always bring new and exciting things for...

‘Bringing in the Berries’ hike held

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