Interesting facts, trivia, news, and other information about home, gardening, pets, health and more.
April is the most profitable month for garage sales.
After being housebound all winter, people are anxious to get out and shopping for bargains at garage sales. April usually brings warm days so that garage and yard sales can … Continue Reading
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