Who doesn’t love a rabbit? Those soulful eyes, those sleek coats, those adorable ears, those cute little white tails – and those voracious teeth. From nibbling lawns and lettuce to killing entire trees, rabbits do loads of damage to home landscapes – and not just above the ground. Rabbits dig extensive burrows that can: Undermine …
Coveting blue hydrangeas? The answer is in the soil. You can buy a beautiful blue hydrangea from the nursery, but it won’t stay that way without help. In the absence of the right soil conditions, the plant will start to flower in white or pink rather than that lovely blue hue. These stunning perennials do …
Savvy consumers know that it’s vital to have an emergency fund – some cash set aside for unexpected expenses. With food prices rising so sharply, here’s another smart personal finance move: a well-stocked pantry, aka the emergency fund you can eat. If you got laid off, you’d have plenty to eat until you find a …
Nobody wants to get sick, but just about everybody will. So why not be ready? Planning ahead is an excellent form of self-care. A few simple steps now means you’ll be fed, hydrated, and (somewhat) comfortable until the illness runs its course. The following tactics will also see you through sprains, broken bones, and maybe …
Wondering why you can’t seem to save? The answer may lie in your kitchen cabinets. Stores offer loads of ready-to-eat foods, and after a long day, it’s tempting to let someone else do the cooking. But precooked chickens and frozen entrées cost a lot, and such foods tend to be high in sodium and additives. …
As fall settles in, gardeners start to relax: It’s almost time to stop weeding and mowing and trying to foist off all that zucchini on friends and relatives! But the work is not quite over. Winterizing your landscape, also known as “putting the garden to bed,” is a crucial tactic to save your plants, your …
To be clear: We’re not talking literal garbage. Dumpster-diving “freegans” sometimes rescue perfectly good food that’s been thrown out, but that tactic isn’t for everyone. The “garbage” we’re talking about is food scraps that get thrown away before their time. For example, simmering a rotisserie chicken carcass in a few cups of water creates soup …
Got sticker shock at the supermarket? Get used to it: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices are expected to rise 3.2% overall in 2025, with noticeably higher price increases in specific categories. For example, the price of beef/veal is expected to rise 5.2% in 2025 after already going up 7.6% in the …
Priced a pint of raspberries or a pound of asparagus lately? Fresh fruits and vegetables can seem like a luxury when skyrocketing grocery costs make it challenging to put even basic meals on the table. Here’s a novel way to stretch your food dollars: Go outdoors and forage. You’ll get fresh, delicious food for free, …