WHERE TO PUT A VEGETABLE GARDEN

Here’s a good article by the Garden Editors on the location of a vegetable garden for best results for The Farmer’s Almanac. 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR GARDEN Whether you’re starting a new garden or extending an existing one, it’s...

THE BEST SKY WATCHING EVENTS OF 2021

Here’s an informative article on events to watch in the sky in 2021 by Bob Berman for The Farmer’s Almanac. WHAT ARE THE TOP ASTRONOMY EVENTS OF THE YEAR? Welcome to 2021—a year full of spectacular astronomical events! What stargazing and sky watching...

How To Choose The Right Mortar

Here’s an informative article on choosing the right mortar by Better Homes & Gardens. No matter the masonry project, there’s a mortar to help get the job done right. This tutorial walks you through all of the different kinds of mortars and their...

Hillside Landscaping Ideas

Here’s a good article on landscaping ideas for sloping yards by the Editors of Better Homes & Gardens. Forest Frolic A gentle slope relies on shade-hardy plants for textural interest. Big brush strokes of color — from the same plant — draw up the...