Columbus, OH

The Guardian

The next few weeks are when the plot gives back, letting you savour everything from beans to fruit and flowers

Garden gratitude: enjoy the fruits of your labour

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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If your hydrangeas haven't flowered, there may be a few reasons for it. Here's what gardening experts think may be causing your plant's growth to hit a roadblock

5 Reasons Why Your Hydrangeas Haven't Bloomed — And What You Can Do About It

Woman and Home

Deadheading is one of the most beneficial garden practices but will your hydrangeas thank you for it?

Should you deadhead hydrangeas? Horticultural experts share their advice

Homes & Gardens

The goop guru grows robust bunches of curly kale – our gardening expert says her go-to is surprisingly simple to care for and harvest

Gwyneth Paltrow grows this superfood in her garden with amazing results – experts swear by this effective planting technique

Growing up, my parents gardened. My dad sometimes would till the garden to break the ground, keep out the weeds, and remove any footprints. At other times, my parents would fertilize or gather the produce in the garden. As I would accompany them, they would remind me to step only where they had stepped. They wanted to ensure that I did not add extra footprints in the soil or step on any plant that would cause harm. As a result, I would attempt to imitate their walk by stepping in their footprints. The same is true in our spiritual walk. We need to follow the steps of our Heavenly Father. We need to seek to see the steps and tread there. The apostle Paul challenged believers in Ephesians 5 to walk in this manner.

Walk This Way

Staying positive and optimistic, even on those hard days, is easier with the use of mantras. Mantras are a statement or slogan repeated frequently. Simply, short phrases you can recite in your mind to serve as reminders and keep you focused. Sometimes they are common phrases or you can make a mantra specifically for you.

To create change, make mantra a habit

Growing vegetables in pots is an excellent solution for gardeners with limited space or those who want to maximize their yield. Perennial vegetables are especially beneficial because they require less replanting, providing consistent harvests year after year. Here are ten perennial vegetables you can grow in pots, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce with minimal effort.

10 Perennial Vegetables & Herbs You Can Grow in Pots – Plant Once, Harvest Forever

Mushrooms certainly have an ornamental value, but some varieties are poisonous and it might be best to remove them

Why are mushrooms growing in my yard? Experts share 3 reasons why fungi keeps popping up in your garden

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For the busy bees and the lazy gardeners, here’s all you need to learn about Growing Orchids in Water. And they look stunning this way, too!. Orchids are the divas of the floral world. With all needs satisfied, they are utterly stunning! And when they effortlessly bloom out of crystal-clear water-filled jars, you know you’ve cracked the ultimate orchid code–water culture!

Growing Orchids In Water Forever

Gardening Know How

Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.

Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Cooking With Maryann

I don't know about you, but where I'm at... it's still sooooo hot. The country as a whole has been under a huge heat wave this past week and today is no exception! I will say though, that we are lucky to have a dry heat instead of a humid heat. At least I don't feel like I'm drowning and on fire at the same time.

Black Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches

I read a book years ago by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale called “The Amazing Results of Positive Thinking,” and I recommend it as an inspiration and encouragement to your spiritual life. He explains that our mind is constantly bombarded with all types of persuasions and each of us...

COLUMN: You are the caretaker of your mind

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Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

Apples are a delicious fruit that grows in abundance from late summer through fall. And while picking your own apples from the orchard is a fun seasonal activity, have you ever considered making your own tiny orchard in your backyard? After finishing an apple, harvest the seeds and plant them in small containers. Soon, the seeds will germinate, and you'll be well on your way to growing an apple tree.

How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees

Millions of pounds of Boar’s Head ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled because of an ongoing listeria outbreak. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak has caused 34 illnesses, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths. Cases have been reported in 13 states.

Boar’s Head pulls 71 products from stores

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Enjoy the bounty of your garden

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