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Bonnie's interests include hiking, a passion she nurtured while living in Upstate New York, and cooking, gardening, and home decorating. These hobbies allow her to express her creativity and connect with nature, providing a well-rounded balance to her busy life. Through her professional achievements, community involvement, and personal pursuits, she embodies a holistic approach to life, dedicated to service, growth, and well-being.

Gardening, for many, is a lifestyle. When the ground is frozen, and frost is still a valid concern, it’s normal for that green thumb to get itchy. However, there are many ways to stay active and nurture that green thumb, even if you can’t get your garden started quite yet. Some of it may be …

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With pets and children in my home, I’m constantly cleaning, especially when they start bringing seasonal illnesses home. In the past, it wasn’t always easy to find cleaners that were safe for both my pets and my plants, but that has changed in the last few years. Now, there are several products on the market …

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Gardening has always been a mix of art and science, but now, technology is taking it to a whole new level. A recent report from Technavio says the landscaping and gardening industry is expected to grow by $9.7 billion between 2024 and 2028. The biggest reasons? Artificial intelligence (AI) and a growing focus on eco-friendly …

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Getting outdoors is good for the soul, and you don’t even have to go far to do it. If you have a patio, you can create the perfect space to entertain, relax, or simply escape. But setting up the perfect space means putting a little time and attention in. After all, it’s to be your …

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Punxsutawney Phil said there are 6 more weeks of winter. If you neglected to prepare your garden — and home — ahead of time, there are still a few things around the house and garden you can work on. Then, when spring finally rolls around, you can pick right up where you left off in your …

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The kitchen is arguably one of the busiest rooms in the house and it’s also one where you keep the most stuff. Cookware, dishware, appliances, and so much more. How are you supposed to keep it all organized? If you struggle with this, trust me, you’re not alone. Keeping a kitchen organized is tough, especially …

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A viral TikTok video from @creative_explained shows just how easy it is to grow tomato plants using nothing but slices of a store-bought tomato. No fancy gardening tools, no seed packets — just a pot of soil and a tomato from your kitchen. It almost sounds too good to be true, but this method works …

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All plants, even air plants, need water to survive. But as a gardener, it can be difficult to tell if yours are getting enough hydration. Further complicating matters is the fact that all plants have different watering needs. There are the simple plants, like cacti, that don’t require much hydration. Watering them once or twice …

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