As mundane as it may be, weather, and the current weather at that, always seems to be a big focus of our thoughts and lives. Now the erstwhile Hurricane Irene, officially downgraded to a tropical storm, has soaked the East Coast. All but forgotten is the previous week’s hot, wet weather during which Burpee held [...]
Until a few years ago, the only plant I ever had under my care was a small cactus. To be sure that it survived, I went so far as to put it in my carryon bag when I moved from New York to Wisconsin. I think that cactus lasted about 5 years until somehow it [...]
Much has been made in the news about the heat this summer. No wonder. Nobody needs much reminding, with large swaths of the country sweltering. There’s been drought too. This weather is tough on our infrastructure and most living things—plants are no exception. How does heat affect them, and how do they adapt to it? [...]
Mid-summer—before kids start football, soccer, or whatever practice—is vacation time. And for us, it’s no different. Agree with me or not; I think California’s a great place to visit. But as with any visit, the best part often is going home again. So that’s what we did for our summer vacation. We went to Chicago [...]
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