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What is in-season produce? According to the Seasonal Food Guide, “seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it’s harvested.” Eating seasonally provides you with food that’s tastier and more nutritious, especially if it’s bought from a local grower or farmer. It won’t spend days on the road traveling to its final destination (aka your local commercial grocery store), and they don’t need to be picked early to be shipped and distributed....

Where to Plant Camellia Site camellias in part shade or dappled shade to help them grow best. Plant them at least 5 feet apart, because they need their space to get ample water and nutrients and don’t like to compete with other, larger trees or shrubs for what they need. How and When to Plant Camellia Plant camellias in fall or early spring. In warmer areas, fall is better because plants have time to grow deep root systems without summer heat affecting them....

Once you feel good about the placement of the sink and faucet holes, drill pilot holes through the template on the dresser. Starting with the top drawer front, attach false front to vanity. Drive screws into vanity through wood cleats from the inside of the vanity. Remove the bottom drawer, then attach the second drawer front.

Types of Leaf Blowers As technology has advanced, several types of leaf blowers have been developed from gas-powered backpack units to hand-held battery-powered blowers. Before buying a leaf blower, it’s worth carefully considering the features that are important to you so that you get the best model for your needs. Gas-Powered: There are two kinds of gas-powered leaf blowers: the hand-held and the backpack. Both types of gas-powered leaf blowers provide substantial power and capability from 2-stroke engines....

How to Make an Ombré Charcuterie Board For this Valentine’s Day collaboration, Delp and Hulugalle wanted to do something unique. “We selected an ombré theme as a metaphor for the fluctuating emotions of the heart,” Delp explains. “We also loved the use of moody, dark burgundy and purple tones, as they reflect those deep feelings.” This mini-board, which Delp sells for $105, features 32 different items, including various meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and more accompaniments....

HIGHLIGHTS Author of Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener (Timber Press, 2013)Author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style (Timber Press, 2016)Author of The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food (Ten Speed Press, 2021)

Several years ago, I thought I surely couldn’t be the only one who longs not for more parties but for more togetherness. I sent a group text to friends: “Monday night. I have to wrap presents. Bring yours over, and we can wrap them together. I’ll feed you.” I scattered tubes of wrapping paper around the living room, put scissors and tape on the coffee table, and stacked bowls next to the stove....

In simple terms, green cleaning uses products and methods that might have less harsh toxins than traditional cleaners. Exposure to harsh chemicals can potentially cause damage to human health, as well as our entire ecosystem. While not all green or eco-friendly products are chemical-free or completely harmless, they can be a healthier alternative. Allen Rathey, director of the Indoor Health Council, says that when there is confusion about product labels, it is useful to know a few definitions....

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Lemon Balm Care Must-Knows Native to southern Europe, lemon balm has become a garden staple in much of the United States. This herb grows best in well-drained soils with average moisture. Once established, the plants are drought-tolerant but appreciate supplemental watering during the heat of summer. Lemon balm tolerates poor soil conditions as long as the soil doesn’t remain soggy, which encourages root rot. In colder climates this plant needs winter mulch to survive....