All of the houseplants I brought into the house this fall, for the most part, have adapted to their indoor environment. So have the insects that rode in with them. During the summer when the plants were happily growing outside, the insect pests were hardly noticeable. The rain and natural predators kept the pests pretty … Continue Reading →
Now’s a terrific time to visit Toronto, which is all decked out for the holidays with sparkling shop windows, artsy 7-foot snowmen standing sentinel around the city and a slew of holiday activities and events. Even better, in a promotion that runs until Dec. 20, visitors who book a one-night hotel package for $99 to … Continue Reading →
The gardens outside are just about buttoned up for winter. I took advantage of the cold temperatures this week to heel in the last of the plants I wanted to save for next year. The only plants left were some of the potted trees that I’m saving for bonsai and other projects. In addition to … Continue Reading →
If you’re looking to travel over the holidays, Kayak offers some worthwhile tips. The best time to book holiday travel in theU.S.is now through Dec. 10; average airfare for domestic travel around Christmas is expected to be $433, according to the online travel company. Travelers can save up to 6 percent in airfare … Continue Reading →
We have an unofficial tradition for Thanksgiving that has developed on its own though the years. Each year we tally up how much of the meal we grew and harvested from three of our family gardens. Here’s this year’s tally: potatoes, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, cabbage for coleslaw, onions, apples for apple sauce, sauerkraut, eggs … Continue Reading →