Home & Garden

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Some Gardening Advice from Indigenous Food Growers

Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today.

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Animals 'R Us: All Who Inhabit This Earth Are A Part Of Us

Your pet can tell you a great deal about yourself because the animal takes its cue from you when interpreting life. Yes, whether you have a dog, a cat, or a canary, their disposition will mirror your own. If you're fearful, hostile, or aggressive, the animal will accordingly reflect timidity, anger, or will attack you.

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This article explores the unique ability of pets, particularly dogs and cats, to sense love and emotional connections. Through heartwarming stories, it illustrates how these animals not only bring joy but also help their owners recognize and embrace unconditional love in their lives. Discover the profound impact pets can have on human emotions and relationships.

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Before DIY Sourdough Starters Became Popular, There Was Home Economics

My niece is sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s making sourdough starter for the first time because she couldn’t find any dry yeast.

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Is It OK To Feed Stray Cats During The Coronavirus Crisis?

A lot of people are facing ethical decisions about their daily life as a result of the coronavirus.

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Spring Signals Female Bees To Lay The Next Generation Of Pollinators

The first days of spring – brighter and warmer – are a biological trigger for female bees to wake up from hibernation and begin to build future colonies.

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The Impulse To Garden In Hard Times Has Deep Roots

The coronavirus pandemic has set off a global gardening boom. In the early days of lockdown, seed suppliers were depleted of inventory and reported “unprecedented” demand.

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Feng Shui Creates Harmony In City Living

In Hong Kong the majority of businesses and families with economic clout consult Feng Shui experts before buying land or beginning construction on their homes or buildings. A real estate advertisement mentions of the quality of Feng Shui present in the design and the shape of the building...

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Why Very Good Dogs Don't Necessarily Make Very Good Co-workers

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are working from home in close proximity to our human children or fur babies.

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Using Basic Feng Shui for Your Health, Prosperity, and Happiness

Our Western habitats present us with a very different scenario than that of the original Feng Shui practitioners. Many structures are located on land that the ancient practitioners would never have chosen, and often the structure’s shape and detailing break every classic Feng Shui rule.

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What Do We Know About COVID-19 And Pets?

Because COVID-19 is a new virus, it’s critical for humans to take extra precautions around animals and pets, says veterinarian Annette O’Connor.

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Household Cleaning Products Can Kill The Virus – An Expert On Which Ones To Use

COVID-19 has only been around for a few months, so at this point scientists don’t know that much about it.

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Throughout my life, nature, along with many animals, has played a wonderful and intense part of my evolution. All this has taught me so much about them and about myself, including the marvelous connection that we have to each other's evolution, which in turn, involves the group soul of the species.

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If Tiny Ants Have Invaded Your House, What To Do About It

Ants are common visitors in urban homes, often in search of food or nesting sites. While they play beneficial roles in ecosystems, their presence can be unwelcome. This article explores why ants invade homes, how to manage them effectively, and the importance of balancing pest control with ecological health.

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Here Are Some Tips For Feed Wild Birds The Right Way

Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and raise young.

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How to Live with More Than One Dog

Living with more than one dog can be a rewarding experience. Dogs love the company of other dogs. Knowing how to prevent problems and teaching dogs how to share resources so they do not bully each other, or pester you, is pivotal to having a harmonious...

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Your Water Filter Might Not Catch All Toxic Chemicals

Water filters may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you’re most concerned about, researchers report.

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1 Way To Wash Dishes Is Greener Than The Rest

Washing dishes with the two-basin hand-washing method is associated with fewer greenhouse gas emissions than machine dishwashing, according to a new study.

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How to Turn Your Yard Into an Ecological Oasis
For years, Toni Genberg assumed a healthy garden was a healthy habitat. That’s how she approached the landscaping around her home in northern Virginia.

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City Heat Islands Trick Trees Into Thinking It’s Spring

Trees and vegetation in urban heat islands turn green earlier in the year but are less sensitive to temperature change than vegetation in surrounding rural regions, according to a new study.