African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

Dear Heloise: I read with interest the letter from Margaret about reading and our children. I know we all have busy lives, but children and their education are very important. Teaching them to sound ...

You can grow African violets. When translated into Russian, that sentence looks like this: "Вы сумеете вырастить фиалки!” Now people who speak Russian may read a translation of a book about African ...

My earliest memories of shopping at Michaels date back to elementary school, when I would peruse aisle after aisle in search of craft supplies for school projects and playtime alike. However I ...

This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done at minimal risk to the tomato plant so it has the best chance to do well in ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work for a small, family-run restaurant. The owner is from Ukraine. She is fluent in English, but speaks with a notable accent. I am from the area the restaurant is located in, ...

Nina Derwin is a Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for the art of storytelling. In addition to writing articles for various clients and publications, Nina has written several episodes of scripted ...

Meal prep made easy with AI: Tips from an Extension educator Unsure what to make for dinner, you check your kitchen. A loaf of bread. A bag of baby carrots. A can of pumpkin puree. A package of ...