Interesting facts, trivia, news, and other information about home, gardening, pets, health and more.
Gardening Tip of the Day
Cabbage butterfly larvae are a severe pest of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other brassica plants. Mint is a natural way to control the butterflies.
The cabbage butterflies lay yellow, oval eggs on the underside … Continue Reading
Cooking Tip of the Day
Vanilla extract is an easy and inexpensive way to add flavor, and a bit of sweetness, to any cup of cold or hot coffee.
By adding vanilla extract sweetness can be added to any … Continue Reading
For anyone who has a rhubarb plant, one good way to save rhubarb to enjoy all year long is to preserve it as a jam.
This recipe can also be enjoyed as a relish on roasted and fried meats.… Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Wasps can be kept at bay with coffee grounds. Using spent coffee grounds is a free means to keeping wasps away from a picnic, patio, or backyard party.
Wasps do not like the smell … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
To freshen a microwave oven is easy with 5 natural items found in most households.
Coffee is a natural deodorizer. Mix 2 tablespoons ground coffee into half a cup of water. Heat, but do … Continue Reading