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Home & Garden

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Planting seeds sounds straightforward. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular.

9 essential steps for starting seeds indoors successfully

9 essential steps for starting seeds indoors successfully

  • Viveka Neveln BHG.com

Starting seeds indoors is a time-honored way to get a jump on the growing season. Follow these steps to successfully start veggie, herb and flower seeds indoors.

North American bird population is shrinking faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

North American bird population is shrinking faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species. 

A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nears

A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nears

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it's time to think about tomatoes.

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

  • CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press

It might seem early, but the experts say the planning starts now if you want to be ready to plant in spring.

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants

    Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don't think you can spare the space?

    Bring the desert's warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

    Bring the desert's warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

      Looking to bring the warmth of the desert into your home when it's too cold to garden outside? Go big and bold with indoor succulent gardens.

      The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery

      The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery

        Bringing home a new houseplant? Prevention is key to avoiding pest infestations.

        Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

        Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

          Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. Unlike blooms that fade, unique foliage can steal the show year-round.

          Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips

          Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips

            Growing herbs indoors during the winter can be rewarding, but it requires some care. 

            These holiday storage ideas will make your life so much easier next year

            These holiday storage ideas will make your life so much easier next year

              You might be tempted to cram all your decorations into the nearest plastic bin and call it a day. But don’t. Here are some tips for storing your holiday treasures.

              Cleaning after Christmas? How to recycle trees, decor and old tech

              Cleaning after Christmas? How to recycle trees, decor and old tech

                Here's how to properly dispose of and recycle Christmas trees, decorations and other old technology you may want to get rid of before the new year.

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                Movies & Television

                'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

                'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

                What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

                What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

                Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

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                Foods to help boost your immune system

                Foods to help boost your immune system

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                12 Best Keto Gummies

                12 Best Keto Gummies

                Affiliate content. Check out these 12 best keto gummies that offer a flavorful, low-carb way to support your keto journey.

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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