Peperomias have been sold as houseplants since the 1930s.For decades, there were only a handful of varieties to choose from, but with their new popularity and ease of growth, many additional varieties have come to market. The many types of peperomia can range from bushy to trailing, upright or casca...

One of Editor Courtney’s favorite things in the world is exercising. One of Editor Joan’s favorite things to do is garden. Luckily, they can both celebrate June 6, which is National Gardening Exercise Day! According to National Today , “The history of gardening is so old and intertwined with agricul...

It may seem out of season for those who only associate turkeys with the colder season holidays, but June is Turkey Lovers Month. It’s a great time to celebrate these large domestic fowl because this is the time farmers and caretakers put in the good work to ensure your Thanksgiving is both healthy a...

Here are a few ideas of fun projects to do with your children during summer break. Sunflower House This is an easy activity, but requires a bit of patience for the sunflowers to grow to their full height. Your children will have fun making their own special area in the yard. Mark out an area in the ...

One of the more interesting aspects of living in the country is discovering old cemeteries. Places where religious groups used to gather, family plots on land that has long since passed to others, spaces in centuries-old communities that have both crumbling granite and shiny new marble – these can b...

Today, we are fortunate enough to have quality cameras just sitting in our pockets (or, let’s be honest, never leaving our hands). That makes May, National Photography Month, even more exciting, since we can snap pretty pictures basically all the time. Officially recognized by Congress in 1987, Nati...

A cutting garden provides a home-grown source of material for fresh flower arrangements.It might focus on one type of plant, such as a spring cutting garden featuring a variety of daffodils or tulips, or include a season-spanning variety you can cut throughout the warm-weather months. Whatever flowe...

In 2005, United Poultry Concerns launched International Respect for Chickens Day to “celebrate chickens throughout the world and protest the bleakness of their lives in farming operations.” The thought was to do an action for chickens. Ideas they suggest include letter writing, handing out leaflets,...

Editor’s note: We know we’ve been going a little heavy on gardens lately, but it’s that time of year! We’re excited . Think that a shady area can’t have a garden? Think again! Shade gardens can be fantastic places to showcase foliage color, texture and flowers too. The key to designing a shade garde...