Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate a return to gardening than to share its magic with children? It’s not too early to start planning now. Consider dedicating a small piece of the garden this summer as a spot where the kids in your life can experience the magic of gardening firsth...

Beginning with a big breakfast in the morning, food and diet are an integral part of our day. Food can affect our physical and mental health – food can heal. A yummy bit of a favorite dish can brighten any mood. Food is the great equalizer and a wonderful connector! Our differences fade away when we...

Virginia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week will be observed March 6 – 10, just in time for the unpredictable spring storm season. But late winter/early spring weather can negatively affect all of us, so we’re fortunate the Old Dominion State is willing to share some tips with us. Hosted by the VA Depa...

Many families with young children are often faced with the challenge of needing to prepare quick, healthy, tasty meals on a pushed schedule. Add to the task that picky eating behavior is common for many children ages 2 – 5. They may eat only a certain type of food or refuse foods based on texture or...

Okay, taxes aren’t quite as bad as that lyric from the Beatles song , but they can still cause quite a deal of anxiety. This is especially true if you’re filing anything more complicated than a 1040. Those who hobby farm have special considerations to keep in mind prior to the filing deadline (which...

Tomatoes have been on our tables and in our gardens for so long, it’s nearly impossible to think of them as growing in the wild. Once upon a time they did just that. That’s not to say that a typical supermarket tomato or a tasty, red Mortgage Lifter or Big Boy could be enjoyed back then. Tomatoes ha...

Cole crops is the general term used to describe broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi. Harvesting these vegetables at the right stage of maturity results in nutritious, high quality produce – which is awesome news for February 17, National Cabbage Day! It almo...

We have all had that moment – our beloved pet wants to get up close and personal and then you catch a whiff of their breath. Sometimes it’s too much to bear. Fortunately, we can take this moment to celebrate February as National Pet Dental Health Month. The following comes from the American Veterina...

We pay a lot of attention to the fruits and vegetables and livestock we raise to feed ourselves, but it seems like grains are often put on the back burners of our minds. Take barley, for instance. This versatile crop is a member of the grass family, and it was one of the first cultivated grains, bei...