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Celebrating Bacon Day
We know it’s a bit cliché, but seriously, doesn’t everybody love bacon? Just thinking about it means you can imagine its unique aroma filling your
Growing African violets
You’ve probably seen African violets with their neat rosettes of fuzzy leaves and clusters of purple flowers. Native to Africa, the species were discovered in
More, please: Propagating houseplants
There are many reasons to propagate your houseplants. Maybe you want to share with a friend. Maybe your plant has gotten too large and you’d
New Year’s resolution planning
Something about taking down the old calendar and hanging up a new one fills us with so much hope. Moving from 2022 into 2023 is
Nog, nog, noggin’ on heaven’s door
I don’t remember the first Christmas season that I tried eggnog. I was a bit of a picky eater as a child, so I’m imagining
Shine a light on Flashlight Day
The winter solstice is often (but not always) on Dec. 21, bringing us to one of the key turning points of our year. From this
The perennial poinsettia
During the holidays, poinsettias show off in shades of red, pink and cream. They’ve been hybridized to decorate our homes during a season when the
Why Wreaths Across America matters
Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12-year-old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip
Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. Still, it can be an unwelcome intruder
Why ferals are our friends
Although not as commonly seen in rural regions as they are in more urban areas, feral cats – those that are most definitely not house
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