Autumn is an invisible bridge that begins with the fading delights of summer and slowly reaches into the world of winter. Autumn brings crop harvesting, and days grow shorter and cooler in Michigan. September is also known as the month of the “Harvest Moon,” – a full moon that allows farmers to work later and […]
In large parts of the U.S., the late summer heat is no joke, and even the most heat-friendly garden crops like tomatoes and peppers can get cranky during a severe heat wave. But with some smart, short and long-term solutions, your garden can survive the heat and stay green and productive. Check the forecast. Some […]
There’s no reason to wait until spring to do a top-to-bottom deep clean of your home. Save the stress and energy and start early with smaller tasks that you can accomplish in your spare time. If you tackle the interior of your home before spring hits so you can give outdoor tasks your entire focus […]
Your bedroom closet is already full. Your fridge and cabinets don’t have a lot of room to spare, and neither do your storage closets. Holiday gifts still need to be put away. You are probably feeling overwhelmed, just like you are every year. The Gift of Decluttering Consider giving yourself the New Year’s gift of […]
Your bedroom closet is already full. Your fridge and cabinets don’t have a lot of room to spare, and neither do your storage closets. Holiday gifts still need to be put away. You are probably feeling overwhelmed, just like you are every year. The Gift of Decluttering Consider giving yourself the New Year’s gift of […]
A few areas need to be winterized to make the snowy and icy conditions less stressful. Focus on your house’s exterior, interior, and garage. Your home’s exterior: Clean the gutters so ice dams don’t form and cause damage. Replace cracked caulk around roof vents and the chimney. Install a chimney cap to keep critters and […]
It sounds easy, but as countless parents can attest, getting kids ready for school and out the door can be a significant struggle. However, with some planning and consistency, you can get that morning routine down to a science and make sure everybody starts the day off right. * Plan outfits the night before. Eliminate […]
It’s pretty, it would look great in your garden, and since your local garden center carries it, there’s no way it’s a destructive invasive species, right? Not necessarily. According to Epic Gardening, while garden centers are mostly knowledgeable about the plants that they sell and most don’t carry invasive species, destructive plants slip through the […]
Green-thumbed homeowners and condo dwellers can get in touch with nature and add beauty to patios, balconies, and window boxes. Container gardens can be beautiful and can be grown in both sunny and shady spaces. Places that get full sun can be used to grow almost any flower or vegetable. Others are good for shade […]
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we’d like to wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Nothing makes a mother happier than gathering the family, but have you noticed that only close families often sit together and talk to each other at family reunions? With three or more generations attending, some people have […]
