Some of us are guilty of scrolling through real estate websites, perusing properties we have no intention of buying. It’s the biggest version of window shopping you can engage in. Looking at the photos of that eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion on the coast is a fun form of daydreaming. But when ...

If you spot any trees or shrubs that appear to be covered in fake spider webs, those aren’t early Halloween decorations, but rather the work of the uglynest caterpillar ( Archips cerasivorana ), which can be found throughout the Northeast. This pest feeds on several types of hardwood trees and shrub...

Most people only think about turkeys in terms of the delicious and nutritious end product they give us. Sometimes that’s a tasty sandwich at lunch time, and often it’s about that big, beautiful bird being showcased on a Thanksgiving Day table. But we don’t get to enjoy the tasty turkey treats withou...

June is National Dairy Month! And many people recall the slogan “Milk, it does a body good.” But as different health fads have emerged since that slogan was first uttered, including an increased availability of dairy alternatives, dairy has been somewhat pushed aside, leaving many people to question...

Container gardening is a good option if you have limited space or want to be able to alter your environment by moving pots around. You will have fewer plant diseases and weeds and less physical stress as containers can be placed at a height requiring less bending. Before deciding to start a containe...

Volunteering is a great way for people to give back to their communities. Many people give back out of a desire to help others, but those same individuals may acknowledge that volunteering benefits volunteers most of all. Various studies examining the benefits of volunteering on volunteers have been...

Spinach packs quite the nutritional punch, making it a favorite of people who want to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Spinach contains carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin which can help to prevent inflammation, reduce cancer risk and prevent potentially harmful eye condi...

Few people look forward to chores around the house. Though adults may not be excited by the prospect of mopping the kitchen floor or folding the laundry, their lack of enthusiasm no doubt pales in comparison to their children’s opinion of chores. Chores can play a vital role in kids’ development. Ac...

Composting is critically important year-round, but every so often it’s important to celebrate it, not just participate in it. May 29 is Learn About Composting Day, and to help us do that this year, we’re looking at some of the little folks that make it happen – earthworms. Home gardeners and commerc...