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5 Holiday Gifts for Garden Lovers: Expert Picks from Sara Bendrick

(BPT) - Imagine sitting back and actually enjoying the holiday bustle knowing the gifts for everyone on your list are bought, wrapped and hidden away. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right …
Top 4 essentials for better outdoor living
(BPT) - Because you love your home, you want to make your outdoor spaces just as comfortable and unique as the ones you've created indoors. Whether you dream of entertaining or relaxing, you want to …
How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee
Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' tastes rather than humans.
Fall in love with autumn and winter gardening
(BPT) - Whether you're a master gardener, complete novice, or something in between, fall is the perfect season to start enjoying or extend this popular family-friendly hobby.As cooler temperatures …
Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies
(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity to embrace the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the perfect …
Add a splash of color to your fall garden with budget-friendly impatiens
(BPT) - As the leaves change color in the crisp autumn air, let the season inspire you to add vibrant hues to your garden. Creating a colorful fall garden is easy and budget-friendly with impatiens. …

Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow

Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …

From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media

The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care. As the director of a plant diagnostic laboratory and expert on plant medicine, I help people manage their plants’ health
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9 types of food that provide comfort during hot flashes
Hone Health shares 9 food categories that can help women better endure hot flashes during perimenopause.
Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5
Ballotpedia shares details about which education ballot measures were and weren't approved across the U.S. on election day.
The 10 biggest tournament cash prizes recorded in poker history
Clubs Casino compiled a ranking of the 10 biggest tournament cash prizes in poker history (adjusted for inflation) using data from The Hendon Mob.
Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them.
When a family pet dies, the remaining pets mourn their loss. Ollie examined studies and expert advice to provide tips on comforting grieving pets. 
All-inclusive elder care for aging at home: This nursing home alternative is on the rise
Enrollment at PACE centers has grown 50% since 2019. Caring.com examined data from the NPA to illustrate their growing popularity.
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