Save money by downloading your next read or listen from Libby, BookBub, Amazon, and more Published by: AARP E-reading has exploded in popularity since Amazon came out with its Kindle in 2007, with e-book sales skyrocketing to $1 billion last year, according to the Association of American Publishers. The average newly released bestseller costs around […]
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As a general rule, seeds are started indoors about six weeks before your last frost date. Published by: almanac.com During a cold spring, it’s better to delay sowing a little to ensure the soil temperature is warm enough than to jump the gun and get disappointing results. Which Seeds to Start Indoors? Not ALL seeds
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Published by: almanac.com January was named for the Roman god Janus, known as the protector of gates and doorways, who symbolize beginnings and endings. Janus is depicted with two faces, one looking into the past, the other with the ability to see into the future. What a fitting symbol for this first day of the
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Published by: almanac.com The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:27 P.M. EST. For the northern half of Earth (the Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. (The Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice occurs in
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Score a free lunch — plus magazine subscriptions, medications, and more Published by: AARP Turning 50 is a milestone, and there are plenty of ways to mark that big day. Some of them are free. Give yourself a treat by seeking out a few benefits of being older that don’t cost a thing. Some
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wildlife are undomesticated animals living in nature. Wildlife has countless benefits for the ecosystem and for our health and well-being, including pollinating our food, controlling pests, and being a source of beauty and inspiration. Seeing wildlife while outside can be a fun and educational experience, and spending
Published by: Almanac Rosemary is an attractive perennial shrub with fragrant leaves. It’s also a popular culinary herb with a wonderful aroma and piney taste which goes well with meat, soups, and potatoes. Learn how to plant, grow, prune, and harvest rosemary the right way! About Rosemary Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a compact small to
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Published by: Almanac You know that everything tastes better when grilled over an open flame. Let’s refresh our memories with some grill advice for the summer. Start with a clean grill. (See tip #10.) Before you turn the grill on, lightly baste your grill grates with a cooking oil or spray to keep food from
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Published by: Almanac There’s nothing quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes. But they aren’t a plant that you can just leave to grow. Some knowledge and care is required in order to avoid common pitfalls. We’ll run through 10 tips and tricks for trouble-free tomatoes. 1. Choose the Right Variety It may seem obvious,
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Published by: Almanac Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify skunks and deter them from your yard and garden. What Are Skunks? Skunks are nocturnal animals that are naturally mild-mannered and non-aggressive; they prefer small animals and insects for dinner
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