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Garlic needs a period of cold in order for a clove to separate and form a head of garlic. Here's how to plant…

What’s that squeak? That rustle of wings? That shadow moving across the ceiling? Here's how to get bats out of…

With Halloween fast approaching, the hunt is on for the ideal costumes that will transform mere mortals into…

Watch out: Something stinky this way comes. Brown marmorated stink bugs, the voracious eater of fruit, vegetable…

Using essential oils, plant materials and more, aromatherapy is believed to improve psychological and physical…

Late fall is the season to scatter native seed bombs and bury bulbs. Scotch bellflower in the gardens of…

Potted ferns and unruly vines, cacti and succulents. How do you choose the right houseplants for your home? …

A traditional campfire snack, baked apples are simple to make, require few ingredients and are absolutely…

Stock image | Pexels Scooping out the cold, slimy guts of a jack-o’-lantern is one of those odd tasks that can…

Are backyard chickens OK in the cold? Learn about the birds' natural protections, and what's safe to help keep…

Roberta Bailey of Seven Tree Farm in Vassalboro with white oilseed poppy seeds. She is saving seeds to grow plants…

Native bees could use a little help from humans to keep them healthy. Necessary in the ecosystem for…