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Pretty Pokeweed Poisonous From Berries to Tap Root- Common pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) doesn’t look poisonous, but every part of it is. That can be a problem in fall, particularly for youngsters.

Gardening Remedies From Your Kitchen- It\’s summer and time to start enjoying the fruits of your gardening labors by harvesting a bounty of vegetables, fruits and flowers. However, you aren\’t the only

Gardening With Charlie – Charming Annual Vines(Family Features with Kathie Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist)
Would you like to cloak a summer porch in cooling shade? Hide an eyesore such as a chain-link fe

Giving Houseplants A Boost- Is your favorite houseplant flourishing or flagging? It might be getting too big for its britches. Transferring to a larger pot is a good opportunity for pruning the roots,

Controlling Slugs- If there\’s one garden pest that\’s universally despised, it\’s slugs. Not only do they eat prized vegetables, herbs, and flowers at night while you sleep, but when you do catch them,

Essential Gardening Tools- You wouldn\’t think of trying to eat your peas with a knife, and it can be just as cumbersome to try to edge a garden bed with a shovel instead of a spade or edger, or to wor

Gardening With Charlie – Pruning a Shrub Rose- Kathy Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist
Many a gardener has stood before a favorite rose shrub with pruners in hand, hesitant to make the first cut. Thorns asi

Growing Vegetables in Containers- If you don\’t have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is a great option. You can grow many types of vegetables in contain

Closet Organization TipsWith every major seasonal change, pay attention to your wardrobe. Now is the time to try on garments to ensure they fit well, and to store away out-of-season pieces or donate a

9 Tips for Organizing Your Home and LifeWe all want a clean and tidy home, without having to spend the time and effort to make it clean and tidy. But the truth is – if you don\’t keep it maintained, it