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I’m an editor and designer on the Digital News Design team. I often find my favorite books from a curious cover or a favorite ...
Squirrels may look harmless while darting across the fence or posing on a tree branch, but once they find your garden, all bets are off. Luckily, some plants naturally send squirrels packing without ...
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City gardener: The joys of summer
In many ways, summer is the best time for city gardeners to enjoy the work we’ve put in to building a great garden. The serious chores of spring are over, the garden (theoretically!) is healthy and ...
I wrote about travel, the gift of a lifetime. This week, we’re time traveling, and I don’t mean science fiction. This involves the cold, hard facts about time flying at warp speed. And I’m mad about ...
To stop rats settling in your garden, you need to sprinkle rosemary over the areas they are attracted to. This will prevent them from coming into your garden. Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are among the ...
They say if you have a yellow personality type, you’re cheerful, friendly and fun to be around. I’d say the same is true of yellow flowers, wouldn’t you? You can find yellow blooms for a wide range of ...
There are so many soil amendments to choose from, it's hard to tell what's best. You might find your tomatoes will benefit from this option.
Whether you’re into all-inclusive resorts or boutique hotel stays, this popular Greek island ticks all the boxes for a brilliant holiday to Rhodes ...