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Every May, just as the tulips are finishing up, almost like clockwork, the lilacs start..I notice the wild ones along the road and around the pasture start popping open.  Their scent is unmistakable—sweet, nostalgic, and fleeting.  Lilacs are one of spring’s most joyful offerings. And while we’d all love to bottle up their beauty, they can be a little... dramatic once you bring them inside. If you’ve ever clipped a bunch only to find them wilting by the next day, you’re not alone. Lilacs have woody stems and a mind of their own. But there are a few simple tricks...

  A fresh bouquet of tulips brings a little magic into your home — and keeping them happy is really easy.  All they need is a clean vase (clean enough that you'd be willing to drink out of it) with cool water, and a little attention.  Tulips are thirsty flowers — they drink a lot — so be sure to check their water every day. Top it up as needed, and change it if it starts to look cloudy. If you like your tulips standing tall and straight, pop them into a slender taller vase that gives their stems a...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a stash of seed packets from seasons past. Some neatly organized, some…well, let’s just say they exist in various ‘safe places.’ But before you start planting, let’s make sure those seeds are still viable! How Long Do Seeds Last? Not all seeds have the same shelf life. Some, like onions and parsnips, lose viability quickly (1-2 years), while others, like tomatoes and brassicas, can last 4-6 years or more if stored properly. But instead of guessing, let’s test them. The Simple Germination Test This is a quick and easy way to check if...

I was chatting with my friend the other day while she was standing in her kitchen, digging around for something sweet. She’s trying to be a bit more mindful about what she’s eating, but let’s be honest—the more we try to avoid something, the more we crave it. And boy, do I know that feeling of wanting something sweet! You know the feeling, right? You’re craving something…anything sweet! But then, later, you regret it when your energy crashes and you feel bad about eating something with a bunch of ingredients you can’t even pronounce. Yep, I’ve been there too. Back...