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The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 “The Year of the Hardy Hibiscus” and The Garden Guy thinks this is absolutely terrific. Actually, I would go a-step further and say it is Summerific! By hardy hibiscus, the bureau is referring to those with native DNA. You may not be aware […]

The recent trend away from overconsumption and the popularity of simple living — think tiny houses — raise the question of how people can best go about downsizing and decluttering. Penn State University professor of marketing and business administration Lisa E. Bolton and two colleagues decided to try to find […]

The Garden Guy was looking at photos of last year’s trials and I was struck by one of a Mecardonia. I have never written about this plant and was thinking there is a great chance for my readers who do not know about how wonderful and tough as nails this […]

PHILADELPHIA — A few months into the pandemic, Allen Conrad’s patients began complaining about increased pain in their neck and shoulders. Some struggled to turn their heads and experienced increased tension in their wrists. Conrad, owner of Montgomery County Chiropractor Center, immediately knew the cause. “My patients are sitting at […]

These last few weeks have left me feeling a bit blah. The gray skies and single-digit temperatures have me feeling sluggish and drained, and I’m in need of a change. What better way to add some pep to my step and some energy to my day than with a shot […]

PHILADELPHIA — When Amirah Mitchell chose to pursue her passion for farming as a career, it took her some time to help those closest to her understand why she felt called to work with the land. “A lot of my peers, their immediate thought was that Black people farming is […]

It’s the start of a lovely and leisurely lake season. Whether you just visit a lakeside abode and want to bring some of the magic back to your neighborhood for the summer or venture out to your special getaway, the rustic chic lake aesthetic is beloved by many. To me, […]

Lofts and loft-style spaces have an appeal all their own. Industrial and modern, depending on the space, they can often be challenging when it comes to furniture placement. In some instances, architectural features such as exposed brick walls, dramatically high ceilings and industrial features may dictate design direction. Even so, […]

Black and white is not only one of the most versatile color combinations in home décor but also one of the most luxurious. Like a great dress, black and white can be dressed up or dressed down, and used in either casual or more formal spaces. What are some do’s […]