Fragrant Bloom Appeals To Pollinators
UNITED STATES—Aroma and fragrance in a garden have two very different natural purposes. Aroma, which is foliar, repels insects or animals who may otherwise...
The Thrill Of An Adrenaline Rush
UNITED STATES—Recently, I had 24 hours to myself, and it was something that I desperately needed. The past six weeks have been chaotic beyond...
What New COVID-19 Variant?
UNITED STATES—Lately I have been hearing about this new strain or variant of the COVID-19 virus. People have called it like a razor cutting...
Soil Saturation Can Drown Roots
UNITED STATES—Irrigation must adapt to weather. It was unnecessary for exposed vegetation during rainy winter weather. It became necessary through drier spring weather. Now,...
The Full Moon in June
SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA— In a few days, all those rhymers who lived in Tin Pan Alley back when Gertie was a pup will be fulfilled...
How Does Medicare’s Fall Enrollment Affect Me?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I’m stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare because I am working part-time with no benefits, only...
Propagation Produces More Garden Plants
UNITED STATES—Seed is the most familiar option for producing new garden plants. Division of perennials, especially overgrown colonies, is another familiar technique. More substantial...
Street Trees Must Be Adaptable
UNITED STATES—Trees of substantial size are not as popular as they had been among old home gardens. Modern landscapes of bigger homes on smaller...
10 Best Travel Picture Ideas for Beginner Photographers
Exploring the Best Travel Picture Ideas for Beginner Photographers
UNITED STATES—Travel photography blends creativity, cultural discovery, and technical learning into a single visual journey. It...
Hummingbirds Enjoy Home Gardens Also
UNITED STATES—Floral color communicates to pollinators. Pollination is, after all, the priority of all flowers. Those that rely on pollinators more than breezes for...