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Do Boomers Hate Aging? 10 Reasons Why They Do

April 22, 2024 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Aging is a natural part of life, but how it is perceived and experienced can vary widely among different generations. For Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, the approach to aging can be particularly complex. This generation has witnessed revolutionary changes in technology, healthcare, and social norms. However, as they transition into their…

Estate Planning: Essential Advice for Boomers and Gen X

April 16, 2024 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

In an era where change is the only constant, estate planning becomes a crucial endeavor for Baby Boomers and Generation X. This demographic, often caught between the responsibilities of aging parents and growing children, faces unique challenges that make estate planning not just a priority but a necessity. As they navigate through significant life transitions,…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

6 Ways to Save Seeds Without Ruining Next Year’s Germination

Saving seeds sounds wonderfully simple: let a plant make seeds, scoop them up, put them somewhere safe, and plant them next year. Unfortunately, seeds can act like tiny divas when gardeners give them the wrong treatment, especially when moisture, heat, immature seeds, or poor storage enter the picture. A little care at harvest time can…

Poison Ivy Isn’t the Only Plant Gardeners Should Learn to Recognize

Poison ivy gets the celebrity treatment when it comes to plants gardeners should avoid, and for good reason. Its three leaflets have inspired generations of cautious yard work, but several other plants can cause much more serious problems, from painful skin burns to severe poisoning if someone mistakes them for an ordinary weed. That does…

Ordered Seeds on Amazon? You May Not Know What You’re Actually Planting

Ordering seeds online feels wonderfully simple. A few taps, a colorful photograph of an enormous flower, and suddenly the garden has a new botanical adventure on the way. The trouble starts when that photograph shows a plant that cannot actually exist, or when the packet contains seeds that have little connection to the variety advertised….

A Closer Look at Garden Supplies Worth Buying at End-of-Season Clearance

End-of-season garden clearance can turn a routine trip past the garden center into a surprisingly productive treasure hunt. As retailers make room for fall merchandise, gardeners can find useful tools, containers, trellises, soil amendments, and other supplies marked down simply because the calendar changed. That does not mean every lonely bag or battered package deserves…