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What Most Kansas Residents Don’t Know About Why Owls Can Turn Their Heads So Far

Few wildlife encounters in Kansas are as unforgettable as locking eyes with an owl. Perhaps it’s a Great Horned Owl ...

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What Most Minnesota Residents Don’t Know About Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg

Spend enough time around one of Minnesota’s countless lakes, wetlands, or quiet ponds, and you’ll eventually notice something that seems ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Don’t Know About Why Woodpeckers Peck Houses

If you live in Tennessee, there’s a good chance you’ve heard it. A loud, rapid tat-tat-tat-tat echoing across the yard ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

Across Oregon, crows seem to be everywhere. They patrol Portland neighborhoods before sunrise, gather above Willamette Valley farmland during the ...

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What Most Washington Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

Few birds are as familiar across Washington as the American crow. From the busy streets of Seattle and Tacoma to ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Know About Vultures on Utility Poles

If you’ve driven through rural Georgia on a cool morning, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed a strange-looking bird perched ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Know About Why Hawks Choose Utility Poles

Across Texas, utility poles are more than just part of the electrical grid—they’ve quietly become one of the most important ...

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What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Know About Why Squirrels Rarely Get Electrocuted

If you’ve lived in Illinois for any length of time, you’ve probably witnessed an incredible balancing act without giving it ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

Look up almost anywhere in New York and you’ll eventually see them. Rows of crows perched on power lines stretch ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

Florida is full of birds that capture people’s attention. Brown pelicans skim across the Gulf Coast, ospreys hover above lakes, ...

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From No-Cook Recipes to Stone Fruit Desserts, Here’s What to Cook in July

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July means Independence Day celebrations, picnics, beach days, and more. Here's what to cook this month, from no-cook dishes to cool desserts.

13 of the Best Aloe Varieties for Landscaping and Containers

Aloe vera adds natural beauty to the home, offering medicinal properties as an added benefit for healing cuts and scrapes. But did you know there are many different species and cultivars of aloe? Discover 13 of the best aloe varieties to add to your houseplant collection or succulent garden in this guide. Read more now.

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Know About How Squirrels Walk Across Power Lines

Across Virginia, it’s a scene that plays out every single day. A squirrel races across a neighborhood fence, climbs a ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

In Texas, it’s almost impossible to drive very far without noticing crows perched on power lines. Whether you’re crossing the ...

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What Most California Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines

Most California residents have seen it countless times. Dozens of crows line up neatly along overhead power lines, sometimes stretching ...

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What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Know About Desert Cottontail Breeding Season

Arizona’s deserts may appear harsh and unforgiving, yet they support an astonishing variety of wildlife that has adapted to survive ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Know About Monarch Butterfly Breeding Season

Florida is famous for its beaches, palm trees, and year-round sunshine, but it is also one of the most important ...

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What Most Iowa Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Iowa may be best known for its rolling farmland, fertile prairies, and broad river valleys, but it also supports an ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Across Tennessee, countless ponds, winding rivers, wooded wetlands, and quiet farm lakes support a rich variety of native wildlife. Hidden ...

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

North Carolina is known for its mountains, coastal marshes, blackwater rivers, and countless ponds scattered across forests and farmland. These ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Missouri’s rivers, floodplain wetlands, farm ponds, and forest lakes support an incredible diversity of wildlife, yet one of the state’s ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

New York’s lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, and quiet wetlands appear peaceful on the surface, but beneath the water lives a ...

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What Does a $500,000 Backyard Actually Get You?

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A growing wave of affluent homeowners is redefining outdoor living—here's what a $500,000 budget gets them.

7 Outdoor Furniture Brands to Shop If You Want a More Sustainable Backyard

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Want a more sustainable backyard? Shop these eco-friendly outdoor furniture brands when decorating your outdoor space.

6 Things You Need to Know Before Installing New Windows

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Installing windows is usually not a one and done project. An expert shares the things you need to do before installing new windows.

72 Million Americans Are Traveling for July 4th. Here Are the Best and Worst Hours to Drive This Weekend.

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AAA and TSA have just released their data-driven tips for July 4 travel. Here's what to expect for the holiday weekend ahead.

What Most California Residents Don’t Know About Gray Fox Breeding Season

California is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from black bears roaming mountain forests to coyotes adapting to busy ...

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What Most Minnesota Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Minnesota is often called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, making it one of the best places in the United States ...

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What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Illinois is home to thousands of ponds, rivers, lakes, marshes, and wetlands where snapping turtles have quietly lived for countless ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Indiana’s ponds, rivers, lakes, marshes, and wetlands provide excellent habitat for one of North America’s oldest native reptiles, the common ...

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15 of the Best Astilbe Varieties for Your Garden

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Astilbes provide a range of color options for the shade garden, and they look lovely when planted in tight groups. They offer a range of sizes and bloom times, appearing any time from late spring to late summer and provide reliable interest and appeal to your landscape. Discover 15 favorite astilbe varieties in our guide.

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Michigan is famous for its thousands of lakes, winding rivers, quiet marshes, and extensive wetlands. Beneath the calm surface of ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Snapping turtles have lived in Pennsylvania’s ponds, rivers, lakes, marshes, and wetlands for thousands of years, yet much of their ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Know About Snapping Turtle Nesting Season

Snapping turtles are among the oldest surviving reptiles in Virginia’s wetlands, ponds, rivers, and marshes. Most people rarely notice them ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Know About Baby Mourning Doves

Few birds are as familiar to New York residents as the mourning dove. Their soft, gentle cooing echoes through city ...

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Box Turtle Nesting Season

Eastern box turtles have lived in North Carolina’s forests, fields, and woodlands for countless generations, yet much of their lives ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Know About Box Turtle Nesting Season

Box turtles are one of the quietest reptiles found in Ohio, yet their nesting season unfolds every year with very ...

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Invasion of the sunflowers

One recent visitor to my yard asked, “Why all the sunflowers?” “I didn’t plant them,” I said. “Not even one.” “You didn’t plant them?” “They’re all volunteers. I used to plant sunflowers, but lately, every year, they just pop up on their own all over. I think the birds spread them. I just try to […]

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What Grows in Imperial County: California’s Winter Salad Bowl

What grows in Imperial County is a significant part of the nation’s winter produce. Known as the country’s “winter salad bowl,” this desert region supplies a large share of the vegetables the United States eats between November and April, mirroring the role that California’s Salinas and Monterey County regions play as the nation’s primary “salad […]

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California Midwinter Fair Celebrates Imperial Valley Agriculture

Every spring, an unmistakable agricultural pathway opens with the California Midwinter Fair in Imperial, California, which becomes the largest event in the Imperial Valley. Grandstands fill with families. Swine barns hum with teenagers brushing their pigs one last time before showtime.  It is also, unmistakably, an agricultural pathway. The 4-H and FFA students showing livestock […]

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Doc’s Organics: Family Citrus & Dates in Imperial Valley

More than thirty years ago, a blind grape taste test in the Imperial Valley settled a family argument. The organic grape won. That was the moment Doc’s Organics got its start as one of the largest citrus and dates operations in Imperial Valley. Today, Doc’s Organics has roughly 1,000 acres of certified organic citrus and […]

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Flying Disc Ranch: Permaculture Dates in Coachella

Flying Disc Ranch is an eleven-acre permaculture date farm in Thermal, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley, one of the only regions in North America capable of producing fully tree-ripened dates. For more than four decades, the ranch has grown dates alongside citrus, figs, pomegranates, and tropical fruit. They do this in a […]

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Greenbelt Growers Nurseries are Redefining California Landscaping

Greenbelt Growers in Riverside is one of California’s leading native grass nurseries, supplying drought-tolerant plants for landscapes across the state. As California shifts toward water-wise and fire-conscious landscaping, native grasses have become a critical part of how the state builds and rebuilds its landscapes. Greenbelt Growers has grown alongside that demand, evolving into a specialized […]

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Have you ever seen an avocado do this?

Are there any lessons to be drawn from this?

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Know About Gopher Tortoise Burrows

In Florida, thousands of underground tunnels lie hidden beneath pine forests, sandy fields, coastal scrub, and even suburban neighborhoods. Most ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Know About Hidden Armadillo Burrows

Drive through almost any part of Texas, and there is a good chance an armadillo is living somewhere nearby. These ...

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What Most Alabama Residents Don’t Know About Squirrel Breeding Season

Squirrels are a familiar part of everyday life in Alabama. They dart through oak forests, chase one another across neighborhood ...

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What Most Mississippi Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbit Breeding Season

Wild rabbits are one of the most familiar animals found across Mississippi, yet very few residents witness the remarkable events ...

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What Most Arkansas Residents Don’t Know About Squirrel Breeding Season

Squirrels are one of the most familiar wild animals in Arkansas. They race through hardwood forests, gather acorns in neighborhood ...

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15 of the Best Anemone Varieties for Spring, Summer, and Fall

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Anemones are easy to care for and produce long-lasting, bright flowers, some are daisy-like while others resemble poppies. Depending on the variety, they flower in spring, summer, and fall, can be planted in sun or light shade, and make wonderful cut flowers. Learn about 15 of the best anemone varieties now.

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Why Tiny Red Stink Bugs Are Appearing in Pennsylvania Gardens

Many Pennsylvania gardeners become concerned when they notice clusters of tiny red insects gathering on tomato leaves, bean plants, peppers, ...

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What Most Indiana Gardeners Don’t Realize About Young Stink Bugs

Most Indiana gardeners recognize adult stink bugs as frustrating visitors that feed on tomatoes, peppers, beans, and many other vegetables. ...

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What Stink Bug Eggs Mean in Michigan Vegetable Gardens

Michigan gardeners work hard every growing season to produce healthy tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Most pay ...

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Why You’re Seeing Stink Bug Eggs on Tomato Leaves in Ohio

If you’ve turned over a tomato leaf in your Ohio garden and discovered a neat cluster of tiny barrel shaped ...

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What Most Missouri Gardeners Don’t Know About Stink Bug Eggs

Missouri gardeners spend countless hours protecting vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and ornamental plants from insects that quietly damage healthy growth. ...

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Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant in Ojai, A Roadside Gem

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Somewhere along East Ojai Avenue, sandwiched between the foothills and a two-lane road that feels like it was built for a more unhurried era, sits a place full of love of cooking and a passion for farming – earning repeat visits since 1986. Boccali’s pizza & pasta is the kind of Italian restaurant that does […]

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Why You Should Visit Majestic Oak Vineyard in Ojai

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Picture this: a subterranean patio strung with good energy, a glass of Syrah in hand, and zero pretension in sight. That’s the vibe at Majestic Oak Vineyard, a family-owned tasting room tucked just off the main drag in downtown Ojai. The Wine Tasting Room in Ojai that You’ll Be So Glad You Found The outdoor […]

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New for the Bucket List – Pinyon Restaurant in Ventura & Ojai

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Some restaurants do one thing well. Others do everything well. Pinyon restaurant exists in that second, rarer category, and once you eat there, you will want to tell people about it. The Pinyon restaurant family started in Ojai, where a family-and-friend-run team built something around a wood-fired oven, a natural wine shop, and a devotion […]

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My Brand New Basement Smelled Like a Sewage — You’ll Never Guess What Caused It

When baby wipes turn wicked — in this installment of Domestic Disasters, we detail the foul demise of a sewage pump.

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Our Editors Found the Best 4th of July Deals Worth Shopping Right Now

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The 4th of July weekend isn't just about fireworks and barbecues—it's also a major shopping event. These are the deals to shop.

How to Turn Your Yard Into a Refuge for Fireflies

Discover ways to make your yard a safe haven for fireflies this summer season.

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Garden Basics, Wellness The 20-Minute Evening Ritual That Can Save Your Garden Beat summer heat with simple six-step gardening routine that helps Western gardens stay healthier, use less water, and thrive all season long. Read More

This Stylish and Efficient New E-Bike Could Save You Thousands on Gas

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The most coveted ride isn't even a luxury car. It's an e-bike from Retrospec that is fun to cruise around in and will save you money.

The 20-Minute Evening Ritual That Can Save Your Garden

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Beat summer heat with a simple evening gardening routine that helps gardens stay healthier, use less water, and thrive all season long.

Inside a Kitchen Makeover That Proves Green Really Is a Neutral

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This outdated kitchen was made over with green cabinets and natural materials, which celebrates its woodsy environment outside.

The World Cup, Minus the Logistical Misery

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A smoother arrival, better seats, real food, and a civilized pregame made SoFi Stadium feel like the easiest way into soccer’s biggest moment.

What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Know About Wild Turkey Breeding Season

Wild Turkey populations have become one of Missouri’s greatest wildlife success stories. From the Ozark Mountains and oak forests to ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Know About Baby Mourning Doves

In Indiana, mourning doves are among the most familiar birds found in neighborhoods, farms, parks, and woodland edges. Their soft, ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Never Realize About Bobcats Breeding Season

Across Tennessee, bobcats quietly roam forests, rocky hillsides, river bottoms, and even the edges of suburban communities, yet most residents ...

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What Most Colorado Residents Don’t Know About Painted Turtles Breeding Season

Across Colorado, painted turtles quietly inhabit ponds, reservoirs, slow-moving rivers, marshes, and wetlands, yet most people notice them only when ...

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What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Know About Roadrunners Breeding Season

Across Arizona, the greater roadrunner is one of the state’s most recognizable birds. Whether darting across a desert highway, sprinting ...

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T-Mobile Forces Veteran Customers Into More Expensive Plan

Thousands of loyal customers are finding out that their T-Mobile plan will be changing soon, despite being promised their rate for life.

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How to Plant and Grow Sedum (Stonecrop)

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Sedums are a group of durable, gorgeous plants with very low maintenance requirements. Coming in both low and upright forms, stonecrop is versatile in the landscape, whether as specimen plantings or a complementary ground cover. They’ll even attract friendly pollinators! Read on to learn how to grow them for yourself.

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Realize About Doves Breeding Season

Across Pennsylvania, the gentle cooing of mourning doves is one of the most familiar sounds of spring and summer. These ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

New York is home to millions of squirrels, yet most residents know surprisingly little about what happens during their breeding ...

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What Most Minnesota Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Minnesota’s forests, prairies, wetlands, and farmland provide excellent habitat for wild rabbits, yet few residents ever witness the remarkable breeding ...

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

In Wisconsin, wild rabbits are a familiar sight in backyards, farm fields, woodland edges, parks, and quiet country roads. Many ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Georgia’s forests, farmlands, pine woodlands, and suburban neighborhoods are home to thriving populations of wild rabbits, yet few residents ever ...

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These 6 Americana-Inspired Decor Items Celebrate America’s 250th with Style

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These Americana-inspired decor items will help you celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday in style.

Need Better Sleep? Your Phone Can Double as a White Noise Machine

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Looking for sleep hacks? You can turn your phone into a white noise machine to help you get better sleep at night.

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This Laid-Back California Surf Town Just Got a Luxury Boutique Hotel

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Santa Cruz, known for its laid-back, surfing vibes, just got a brand new luxury boutique hotel located next to its iconic boardwalk.

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

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Lindy Lenix and Jeremiah Bernheim set out on a 400-nautical-mile journey with zero sailing experience. Here's what they learned.

What Most Montana Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

Montana’s rugged mountains, forests, grasslands, and river valleys are home to one of North America’s most elusive predators. Although thousands ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Oregon’s forests, valleys, grasslands, and high desert are home to several species of wild rabbits, yet few residents ever witness ...

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What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Know About Baby Mourning Doves

Arizona is one of the best places in the American Southwest to observe mourning doves. Their soft, mournful coos echo ...

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What Most Washington Residents Don’t Know About Baby Northern Cardinals

Washington is famous for evergreen forests, salmon streams, and a rich diversity of native birds, but many residents are surprised ...

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What Most California Residents Don’t Know About Baby Mourning Doves

California is home to one of the largest populations of mourning doves in North America, yet surprisingly few residents have ...

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What Most South Carolina Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

South Carolina is home to thriving squirrel populations, yet most residents rarely think about what happens during the breeding season ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Know About Alligators Breeding Season

Florida is famous for its alligators, yet surprisingly few residents understand what happens during their breeding season. People regularly spot ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Know About Armadillos Breeding Season

Texas is one of the best places in the United States to observe nine banded armadillos, yet surprisingly few residents ...

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What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Know About Squirrels Breeding Season

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Maryland is home to thriving squirrel populations, yet most residents know surprisingly little about what happens during their breeding season. ...

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What Most Connecticut Residents Don’t Know About Squirrels Breeding Season

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Connecticut residents see squirrels almost every day. They race across neighborhood lawns, leap between maple branches, bury acorns in autumn, ...

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Your Car’s Gas Tank Probably Has This Secret Feature You Never Noticed

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Do you just let your gas cap dangle against your car? Here's why you might not have to.

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These Car Accessories Could Be Killing Your Gas Mileage

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Customizing cars express personality, increase performance, driving pleasure, or sometimes even to solve problems

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Bad Driving Habits Put You at Risk— So We Asked Experts How to Counter Them

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Here’s how to avoid speeding and other driving distractions that put you at risk

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The Best Airbnbs for the FIFA World Cup in L.A. (Book Before They’re Gone)

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Eight World Cup matches. 39 days. One very electric city (Los Angeles). Here are the best Airbnbs to stay in.

I’m a Travel Editor and These Are My Summer Travel Essentials, Year After Year.

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Here are all the things you should add to your checklist, from the best sunscreen to luggage essentials, for summer travel and beyond.

How to Grow and Care for Creeping Juniper

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For a truly carefree, evergreen ground cover, check out creeping juniper. These plants are perfect for rock gardens or xeriscaping and they come in a wide range of options, including dwarf or full-size with green, yellow, gold, or blue foliage. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for these elegant little creepers.

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Inside a Home That Was Designed to Feel Like a Modern Fairytale

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This Spanish Revival home in Los Angeles is straight out of a storybook with its whimsical wallpaper and colors.

Here’s What You Need to Know If You Ever Have an In-Flight Medical Emergency

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What happens during an in-flight medical emergency? We asked a doctor for her tips and advice on if it happens to you.

This Is the Most Popular Outdoor Design Feature Right Now

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In its sixth annual Outdoor Living Trend Report, Yardzen announced the party patios are the outdoor design trend of the moment.

What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

In Georgia, bobcats quietly roam forests, swamps, mountain ridges, and even surprisingly close to suburban communities, yet most residents never ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Wild rabbits are one of the most familiar mammals in Kentucky, yet their lives remain surprisingly mysterious. Many residents see ...

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What Most Alabama Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Wild rabbits are a familiar sight across Alabama, yet very few people understand what happens during their breeding season. Many ...

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Baby Northern Cardinals

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Few birds are as familiar to North Carolina residents as the Northern Cardinal. Its brilliant red plumage, cheerful songs, and ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

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Bobcats are one of Ohio’s most elusive native predators. Although wildlife cameras capture them more frequently than ever before, most ...

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What Most Arkansas Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

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Wild rabbits are one of the most familiar mammals in Arkansas, yet they are also one of the least understood. ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Know About Squirrels Breeding Season

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Squirrels are one of the most recognizable wild animals in Virginia. They scamper across neighborhood fences, leap through towering oak ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Know About Squirrels Breeding Season

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Squirrels are one of the most familiar wild animals in Indiana. They race through neighborhood parks, gather acorns beneath towering ...

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How to Grow and Care for Apricot Trees

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Have you ever wanted to grow your own apricot trees? What better time than now? Growing these stone fruits at home means a rare treat: apricots that you can eat the same day you pick them. Or, use your harvested fruits for everything from cooking and baking to canning and drying. Ready to get growing? Read more now.

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Realize About Hidden Chipmunk Burrows

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Chipmunks are one of Pennsylvania’s most familiar woodland mammals, yet much of their lives remain completely hidden beneath the forest ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Hidden Chipmunk Burrows

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Eastern Chipmunks are one of the most familiar woodland mammals in New York, yet they remain surprisingly mysterious. Whether you’re ...

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The Hidden Way a Hot Garage Could Be Slowly Ruining Your Car

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Cars don't like to sit in hot, unventilated garages for a long time any more than people do.

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The Two Main Reasons Why Landlines Are Making an Unexpected Comeback

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Gen Z is rediscovering landlines. Find out why they like them and how they're bringing them back into fashion.

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These Small Towns Are Suddenly Incredibly Popular with Travelers—Here’s Why

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Social media fatigue and a desire to reconnect to simpler living is a driving trend in travel where small towns are the hot destination.

Ski Towns Are the Most Underrated Summer Destination—Here’s Where to Go

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Shoulder season is when the mountains really come into their own. Here are the ski towns to visit in the summer.

9 Reasons You Should Finally Go to Jackson Hole (No Skiing Required)

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A local shares his favorite things to eat, drink, and do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. And you don't even have to ski.

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

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Not only are there plenty of dog-friendly hikes in Mammoth Lakes, your pooch can also join you out on the water.

What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Know About Gambel’s Quail Breeding Season

Few birds are as closely connected to Arizona as Gambel’s Quail. Their distinctive topknot, soft calls, and quick dash across ...

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What Most Nevada Residents Don’t Know About Coyotes Breeding Season

Coyotes are one of the most adaptable wild animals in Nevada. They roam remote desert basins, rugged mountain ranges, sagebrush ...

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What Most Idaho Residents Don’t Know About Mule Deer Breeding Season

Mule deer are one of Idaho’s most iconic wild animals. Whether you’re driving through sagebrush valleys, hiking mountain trails, or ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

Squirrels are one of the most recognizable wild animals in Tennessee. Whether you’re hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains, relaxing ...

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What Most Minnesota Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

Few wild animals are as familiar to Minnesota residents as squirrels. They race across tree branches in neighborhood parks, bury ...

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What Most West Virginia Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

West Virginia is famous for its rugged mountains, endless forests, winding streams, and remote valleys. These wild landscapes support an ...

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What Most South Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

Bobcats are one of South Carolina’s most successful yet least understood predators. Although they live across nearly every county in ...

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What Most Kansas Residents Don’t Know About Baby Mourning Doves

Across Kansas, the soft, mournful coo of the Mourning Dove is one of the most familiar sounds of spring and ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Know About Baby Northern Cardinals

Few birds bring as much color and personality to Georgia as the Northern Cardinal. Bright red males singing from pine ...

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Realize About Hidden Chipmunk Burrows

North Carolina’s forests are filled with wildlife that often goes unnoticed, even by people who spend years hiking mountain trails ...

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21 of the Best Plants to Grow on a Septic Discharge Field

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A septic field is a necessary evil but it doesn’t need to be an eyesore. Most people opt for a lawn to cover their field, but there are many other options. While you don’t want to plant any trees or shrubs over the area, you can plant something pretty. This guide gives you 21 options for dressing up your drainage area.

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This California City Was Ranked the Best Place to Raise a Family for the Fifth Year in a Row

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For the fifth year in a row, Fremont, California was named the best city to raise a family in the U.S. for 2026 by WalletHub.

What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

Wild rabbits are one of the most familiar mammals across Missouri, yet their breeding season remains one of the state’s ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Know About Bobcats Breeding Season

Florida’s forests, swamps, pine flatwoods, and coastal hammocks are home to one of the state’s most secretive predators. The Florida ...

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What Most California Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

California is home to wild rabbits almost everywhere. They feed in neighborhood parks before sunrise, disappear into coastal sage scrub ...

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What Most Iowa Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

Across Iowa, squirrels are one of the most familiar wildlife species people encounter every day. They race through neighborhood parks, ...

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What Most West Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

In West Virginia, squirrels are such a familiar part of everyday life that many people hardly give them a second ...

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19 of the Best Reblooming Flowers for Months of Color

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Don’t say goodbye to spring flowers like lilacs, clematis, and magnolias once they start to fade away as summer approaches. These 19 reliable plants will rebloom for a second (or even third or fourth) showing of blossoms in the same growing season. Learn more about flowers that will rebloom in this guide.

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Baby American Robins

Across North Carolina, the cheerful song of the American Robin is one of the most familiar sounds of spring. From ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Know About Wild Rabbits Breeding Season

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Wild rabbits are one of the most familiar animals in Ohio. They appear in suburban yards, neighborhood parks, farmland, forest ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Realize About Squirrels Breeding Season

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Pennsylvania’s forests, parks, suburban neighborhoods, and rural woodlots are alive with squirrels throughout the year. Whether they are chasing one ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Realize About Why Box Turtles Cross Roads

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Every spring and summer, drivers across Georgia spot box turtles slowly making their way across roads, neighborhood streets, and rural ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Nestling Mourning Doves

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Mourning doves are one of the most familiar birds in Virginia. Their gentle cooing drifts across suburban neighborhoods, quiet forests, ...

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Explore Yolo County Farms, Wineries and Restaurants

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You heard it here first: Yolo County is primed to become California’s next big agritourism destination. Just a short drive from Sacramento and the Bay Area, Yolo County is a delightful day trip or an easy weekend getaway. Here’s why we think Yolo County should be on your road trip radar – along with a […]

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Park Winters: California’s Dreamiest U-Pick Flower Farm

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It’s nearly impossible to describe Park Winters, a Yolo County U-pick flower farm, inn and event center. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case, that’s entirely true. Entering the property is a bit like stepping into a painting; the grounds are so unbelievably stunning that they don’t quite feel […]

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Celebrate Seasonal Produce & Flowers with Full Belly Farm

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Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Capay Valley, Full Belly Farm celebrates the beauty of organic produce, seasonal eating and California agriculture. Dru Rivers, one of the owners of Full Belly Farm, was born in rural Vermont – but once she made her way to California, she fell in love and never left. Together […]

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Hedgerow Farms: Natural Beauty, Sustainable Benefits

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Just outside the small town of Winters, Hedgerow Farms boasts some of California’s most striking flower fields – where golden lupines bloom brilliantly against a backdrop of rolling green hills. These blooms, however, aren’t destined for bouquets. For nearly 40 years, the Yolo County farm has specialized in growing native California grasses and wildflowers for […]

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Riverdog Farm: More Than Just Great Produce

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At Riverdog Farm, farming isn’t just about growing great produce. Owner Tim Mueller is equally committed to providing a stable, safe environment for his employees – the people who help to keep the operation afloat. While the 300-acre farm supplies everything from leafy greens and citrus to pasture-raised meats to farmers’ markets, restaurants and CSA […]

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Why Bernard Ranch Citrus Stands Out at SoCal Farmers Markets

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Bernard Ranch in Riverside, California, is known for some of the freshest citrus at Southern California farmers’ markets, as it’s often picked just two to three days before it’s sold. With dozens of varieties, no cold storage, and a loyal following built over decades, this family-run farm has quietly become a standout for anyone who […]

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Spilling the Tea on Redwood Tea Estate

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Learn more about how tea is grown and taste premium CA GROWN tea varieties at Redwood Tea Estate. Redwood Tea Estate is just minutes outside of Stockton, but as you leave the city streets and travel into miles of orchards and flourishing farmland, you enter a whole new world. Here, you’ll find a relaxing oasis […]

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A Parent’s Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Downtown San Diego

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Headed to San Diego with little kids? Use this family-friendly downtown San Diego itinerary fora fun-filled trip.

The Wheelbarrow Garden Chair Trick Every Gardener Should Know About

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Try out this easy TikTok hack to turn your wheelbarrow into a chair at a moment's notice! You'll have the comfiest seat in the garden.

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Not All Algae Is Harmless — Here’s When It Becomes a Real Health Threat

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Algae is a problem every pool owner has to face. Here's when it stops being just a problem and becomes a hazard.

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These Summer Salads Make the Most of the Season’s Best Produce

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Summer may be prime grilling season, but we’d also argue that it’s also prime salad season. These are the best summer salads to make now.

8 Entertaining Cable Alternatives That Don’t Cost a Dime

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Free cable alternatives are a suitable option for those who don't want to spend money while still having the ability to watch shows and movies.

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Watering vegetable seedling trays from the bottom

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Have you ever sown vegetable seeds and then watered them only to see the seeds float up with the water? Here is a simple way that I avoid that. Rather than watering from the top, I water from the bottom and let the soil/compost/planting mix pull the water up. Here are some kale seeds I […]

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Thinning avocados from young trees and grafts

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This post’s goal is to show in action, in real life, the application of the guidelines in the posts listed below. I know it looks harsh and you may think I’m sacrificing too much, but in my experience, this thinning pays off in the following years. This is me doing what I think is right […]

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Flight Attendants Share Genius Packing Hacks and Products for Summer Travel

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No one knows travel better than flight attendants. Here are their tips on how to pack for your summer travel.

The Deals Our Editors Will Be Shopping This Amazon Prime Day

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It's one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Amazon Prime Day. Our editors are sharing the deals with shopping right now.

This Is Why Landscape Designers Are Ditching Mulch

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As wildfire concerns reshape the modern landscape, gravel is topping mulch as the defining groundcover of the West.

What Most California Residents Don’t Know About Baby Scrub-Jays

California’s neighborhoods, oak woodlands, chaparral hillsides, and suburban parks are home to one of the state’s most intelligent native birds, ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Know About Young Steller’s Jays

Oregon’s forests are filled with the loud, unmistakable calls of Steller’s Jays. Their deep blue feathers, striking black crests, and ...

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What Most Louisiana Residents Don’t Know About Baby Great Egrets

In Louisiana, towering cypress swamps, winding bayous, coastal marshes, and freshwater wetlands provide ideal breeding habitat for one of North ...

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What Most Connecticut Residents Don’t Know About Baby Box Turtles

Baby box turtles are easy to miss, even in places where adult turtles have lived for decades. Every year, tiny ...

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What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Realize About Hidden Chipmunk Burrows

Chipmunks are one of the most familiar small mammals in Illinois, yet their lives remain surprisingly mysterious. People often see ...

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Realize About Baby Sandhill Cranes

Baby Sandhill Cranes are one of Wisconsin’s most remarkable wildlife sights, yet surprisingly few people ever recognize them. Every spring, ...

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How to Grow and Care for Creeping Phlox

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Creeping phlox is a low-maintenance, easygoing perennial that provides perfect ground cover, with stunning flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. Suitable for cultivation in Zones 3 to 9, it's ideal for rockeries, slopes, and xeriscapes. Learn how to grow and care for creeping phlox in this guide. Read more.

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Realize About How Baby Wrens Learn To Fly

Baby wrens may be tiny, but learning to fly is one of the most remarkable stages of their lives. Across ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Know About Baby Cardinals

Baby cardinals are one of Pennsylvania’s best hidden wildlife treasures. Nearly everyone recognizes the brilliant red feathers of an adult ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Baby Red-tailed Hawks

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Baby Red-tailed Hawks are one of New York’s hidden wildlife stories. Many people notice an adult hawk soaring over highways, ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Realize About Young Woodpeckers

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Woodpeckers are a familiar sight throughout Indiana, whether they are climbing oak trees in state forests or visiting backyard suet ...

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Sunflower Farm Stand: California Grown Produce & U-Pick Flowers

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Sunflower Farm Stand isn’t your typical roadside fresh produce stand. This family-owned operation has quite literally “gone viral”, transforming shopping for farm-fresh produce into an agritourism experience. Whether you’re a Central California local, or traveling through on your way to Yosemite or Sequoia National Park, Sunflower Farm Stand is worth the detour. Visitors can shop […]

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The Fruit Bowl: From the Tree to Your Table

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For over eighty years, the bounty of the Lucchetti family farm has been shared at their Lodi farm stand, The Fruit Bowl. We chatted with Ralph Lucchetti and his son Andrew to learn more about why their family business is a beloved part of the local community – and worth the detour for anyone passing […]

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That Dime in Your Pocket Might Be Worth 10 Cents, or a Whole Lot More

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If you’ve got old coins laying around, there’s a chance you’re sitting on a fortune. But first, you have to know what to look for.

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How Testing an Electric Grill Completely Changed My Perspective

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Grilling season is on, and this year we decided to make it a bit simpler and more healthy.

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Downsizing Your Kitchen Is the Best Thing About an Empty Nest

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Here’s how one food writer downsized his oven and rediscovered the joy of cooking for two. The secret? The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer.

What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Know About Japanese Beetles

Illinois is famous for productive farmland, beautiful prairies, thriving suburban neighborhoods, and backyard gardens bursting with flowers throughout the summer. ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Know About Japanese Beetles

In New York, warm summer afternoons often bring gardens to life with colorful flowers, lush vegetables, and healthy trees. Hidden ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Know About Green June Beetles

Every summer, Kentucky residents begin noticing large metallic green insects buzzing across lawns, orchards, gardens, and neighborhood parks. Their loud ...

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What Most South Carolina Residents Don’t Know About Green June Beetles

Green June beetles are one of the largest and most eye catching insects that appear across South Carolina every summer. ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Know About Cicada Killers

Missouri summers are filled with familiar sounds and sights. Cicadas buzz from towering oak trees, songbirds fill the morning air, ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Know About Cicada Killers

Every summer in Ohio, large wasps begin appearing across neighborhoods, parks, golf courses, and suburban lawns. Their size alone is ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Know About Gray Treefrogs

Pennsylvania is home to rolling mountains, hardwood forests, winding streams, quiet wetlands, and countless woodland ponds that support an impressive ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Know About Gray Treefrogs

Michigan is famous for its Great Lakes, dense forests, winding rivers, and thousands of wetlands that support an incredible variety ...

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What Most Mississippi Residents Don’t Know About Black Racer Snakes

In Mississippi, black racer snakes are one of the reptiles people see most often, yet they are also one of ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Know About Black Racer Snakes

Virginia is home to forests, rolling farmland, wetlands, suburban neighborhoods, and quiet country roads that support an incredible variety of ...

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How to Plant and Grow Daikon Radish

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If you’re looking to add some zing to your fall garden, look no further than the daikon radish. With white roots that can weigh over a pound, these large radishes are low maintenance and easy to grow. While they are widely grown and used in parts of Asia, they can be grown elsewhere. Read more now.

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Tons of People Tape Their Windows Before Storms, But Does It Actually Work?

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This time-honored technique for keeping windows from breaking continues to stick around. But how does it hold up under pressure?

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How a Downsizing Couple Designed Their Floating Home to Embody Pura Vida

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One couple downsized to a stunning floating home in Seattle that embodies Pura Vida, proving that losing square footage can be chic.

What Most Delaware Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

In Delaware, snapping turtles are often overshadowed by the state’s beaches, migratory birds, and coastal wildlife. Yet beneath the calm ...

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What Most Nebraska Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

In Nebraska, snapping turtles are often viewed as mysterious creatures that inhabit muddy ponds, slow moving rivers, and hidden wetlands. ...

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What Most Kansas Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

In Kansas, snapping turtles are often noticed only when they lumber across a country road, bask near a muddy pond, ...

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What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

Maryland is famous for its rich waterways, from the vast Chesapeake Bay to countless rivers, marshes, ponds, and freshwater wetlands ...

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What Most New Hampshire Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

New Hampshire is known for its rugged mountains, dense forests, sparkling lakes, and winding rivers. Residents often spend time fishing, ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Camel Crickets

Michigan is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, from white-tailed deer roaming northern forests to songbirds filling summer mornings ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Realize About Camel Crickets

Indiana residents are familiar with many common backyard creatures. People recognize grasshoppers leaping through fields, crickets chirping on summer evenings, ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Camel Crickets

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Virginia is home to a surprising variety of wildlife, from black bears roaming mountain forests to salamanders hiding beneath damp ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Wheel Bugs

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New York is famous for its bustling cities, scenic mountains, vast forests, and diverse wildlife. While many residents are familiar ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Realize About Wheel Bugs

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Kentucky is known for its rolling hills, hardwood forests, rich farmland, and diverse wildlife. Residents often notice deer crossing fields, ...

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These Are the Summer Beach Essentials According to a Water-Obsessed Travel Editor

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All the gear and goodies you need for sun protection and beyond this season curated by an officially unofficial sun bum.

June is Dairy Month! From Cow to Cup: The Food Safety Journey of Your Glass of Milk

Whether you’re pouring it over cereal, stirring it into coffee, or enjoying a slice of California cheese, the journey your milk and dairy food took was carefully monitored from the farm all the way to your table. For CDFA’s Milk … Continue reading →

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Marigolds for Nematode Control? A Natural Solution for Root-Knot Nematodes

Marigolds for Nematode Control? A Natural Solution for Root-Knot Nematodes If root-knot nematodes are causing problems in your garden, French marigolds may be part of the solution. Learn how these hardworking flowers help suppress nematodes and how to use them ... Read More

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How to Plant (and Cook with) a Veggie Garden Inspired by Hawaii

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Plan your summer garden for the flavors of Hawaii with these tips for growing taro, breadfruit, fresh ginger, and herbs.

Can a Hot Vehicle Seriously Burn Your Skin?

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A hot car can be flashy, but it can also be dangerous if it's actually hot.

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How to Grow and Care for Baboon Flowers (Babiana)

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Baboon flowers (Babiana nervosa) are spring-blooming South African natives with spikes of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. These citrus-scented cormous perennials are ideal for rockeries, cottage gardens, and containers. Learn how to grow baboon flowers in this guide. Read more now.

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These Classic Cocktails Taste Better with Tequila

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It’s time to try a new twist on classic cocktails like martinis and Old Fashioneds. Swap in tequila for a fun and unique take.

These Are the Best Solo Trips You Can Take This Summer, According to a Travel Editor

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Here are the best spots in the West to visit for solo adventurers in 2026 according to a travel editor of 15 years.

What Most Nevada Residents Don’t Realize About Tarantula Hawks

Nevada’s deserts are filled with wildlife that appears almost otherworldly. From sidewinder rattlesnakes and desert tortoises to scorpions and giant ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Realize About Wheel Bugs

Pennsylvania is known for its white tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, and colorful autumn forests, but some of the ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Realize About Wheel Bugs

Texas is home to an incredible variety of insects, from colorful butterflies and giant grasshoppers to fierce predators that quietly ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Realize About Painted Turtles

Painted turtles are one of the most recognizable freshwater reptiles in Oregon, yet surprisingly few people know much about their ...

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What Most Washington Residents Don’t Realize About Painted Turtles

Painted turtles are one of the most recognizable freshwater turtles in North America, yet many Washington residents know surprisingly little ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

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Missouri is home to countless American toads, but most people rarely get a glimpse into the fascinating lives these amphibians ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

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American toads are one of the most familiar amphibians in Tennessee, yet they are also one of the most misunderstood. ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

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In Virginia, American toads are so common that many people barely notice them. They appear in gardens, forests, suburban yards, ...

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What Most West Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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West Virginia is known for its forested mountains, winding rivers, quiet ponds, and rich wildlife. Hidden beneath the surface of ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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Kentucky is home to rolling farmland, forested hills, winding creeks, large reservoirs, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. ...

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Learn How to Grow and Care for Gryphon Begonias

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Gryphon begonia is a shade-loving tropical hybrid prized for its glossy, silver-streaked green foliage with red undersides. The strikingly variegated leaves measure up to 10 inches across for a substantial annual, houseplant, or Zone 8 to 10 perennial. Learn how to grow and care for showy Gryphon begonia in this guide.

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How an Architect’s Unconventional Use of Space Transformed a Malibu Beach House

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Join guest editor Camille Styles as she and her family transform a 1950s Malibu beach bungalow into their dream retreat, creating a great room in the process.

The Design Industry’s Coolest Trend Is Hiding in Plain Sight

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Recently, a handful of interior designers have been making a statement with hidden doors. Here's how to pull it off at home.

An Ugly, Non-Working Chimney in This Kitchen Couldn’t Be Removed—Here’s the Clever Way It Was Disguised

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An unused chimney was standing in the way in this outdated SF kitchen. See how it was covered up and the space completely overhauled.

This Charming Small Town in California Wine Country Is Straight out of a Nancy Meyers Movie

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Healdsburg, California tasting tips from a local.

What Most Connecticut Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles are some of the most recognizable reptiles in Connecticut, yet they remain deeply misunderstood. Many residents know them ...

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What Most Alabama Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

Alabama is famous for its rich biodiversity. The state contains an incredible variety of rivers, wetlands, lakes, and streams that ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

Missouri is home to an incredible variety of freshwater habitats. From the mighty Missouri and Mississippi Rivers to countless lakes, ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

Michigan is famous for its forests, lakes, rivers, and abundant wildlife. Residents often spot white tailed deer, squirrels, songbirds, and ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

American Toads are one of the most recognizable amphibians in Kentucky, yet they are often overlooked because of their familiarity. ...

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What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

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In Illinois, American Toads are one of the most familiar amphibians people encounter, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. Many residents ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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Snapping turtles are one of Virginia’s most fascinating native reptiles, yet they are often misunderstood. Many residents spot these ancient ...

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What Most South Carolina Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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Snapping turtles are some of the most recognizable reptiles in South Carolina, yet they remain widely misunderstood. Many residents know ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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Florida is famous for its alligators, manatees, dolphins, and countless species of birds, but one of the state’s most fascinating ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

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Georgia is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, from black bears roaming mountain forests to alligators inhabiting coastal wetlands. ...

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What Most Washington Residents Don’t Know About Pacific Treefrogs

Pacific treefrogs are among the most familiar amphibians in the Pacific Northwest, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. Their loud spring ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

American toads are one of the most familiar amphibians in New York, yet they are also one of the most ...

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

In Wisconsin, American toads are one of the most familiar amphibians in the landscape. They appear in backyard gardens, forest ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Realize About Ensatinas

Oregon is famous for its towering forests, rugged coastline, volcanic mountains, and extraordinary wildlife. Residents often celebrate iconic animals such ...

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What Most California Residents Don’t Realize About Ensatinas

California is home to some of the most famous wildlife in North America. Residents and visitors often focus on mountain ...

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What Most Tennessee Residents Never Notice About Spotted Salamanders

In Tennessee, some of the state’s most fascinating wildlife lives almost entirely out of sight. While residents often admire white ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Never Notice About Spotted Salamanders

Virginia is famous for its diverse wildlife. Residents often recognize white tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, and colorful songbirds ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Know About American Toads

In Pennsylvania, American toads are so common that many people rarely stop to think about them. They appear in backyard ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Realize About American Toads

American toads are one of the most familiar amphibians in Ohio, yet they are also one of the most overlooked. ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Snapping Turtles

Michigan is famous for its Great Lakes, thousands of inland lakes, winding rivers, vast wetlands, and rich wildlife diversity. Residents ...

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Learn How to Grow Creeping Jenny (Moneywort)

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Creeping Jenny aka moneywort is a fast-growing, colorful, and lush ground cover in areas with moist soil such as bog margins, creek banks, and pond fringes. Its spread can become aggressive if left unchecked, but its a charming addition to pots and planters. Learn how to grow creeping Jenny in this guide. Read more now.

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What Most Washington Residents Don’t Realize About Ensatinas

Washington is known for its lush forests, towering evergreens, misty mountains, and abundant wildlife. Residents often recognize animals such as ...

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What Most Nevada Residents Don’t Know About Side-blotched Lizards

Nevada’s deserts are famous for their dramatic landscapes, rugged mountains, and remarkable wildlife. Residents often recognize iconic desert species such ...

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What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Know About Pacific Treefrogs

Oregon is famous for its towering evergreen forests, rugged coastline, snowcapped mountains, and rich wildlife. Residents often celebrate iconic species ...

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What Most California Residents Don’t Realize About California Towhees

California is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from coastal seabirds and mountain mammals to desert reptiles and backyard ...

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Learn How to Grow and Care for Asparagus Ferns

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For an attractive indoor hanging plant, choose a variety of asparagus fern. Appreciated for its delicate and feathery leaves, this vigorous grower is easy to maintain and adds soft green color and textural interest to your indoor decor. Learn how to plant and grow this South African beauty. Read more now.

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What Most Connecticut Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

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Five-lined skinks are one of the most surprising reptiles found in Connecticut, yet many residents have never heard of them. ...

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

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Wisconsin is often associated with white tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, and countless species of birds. Reptiles rarely receive ...

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What Most Louisiana Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

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Five-lined skinks are one of the most common reptiles in Louisiana, yet many residents have no idea what they are ...

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What Most Minnesota Residents Don’t Realize About Flying Squirrels

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Flying squirrels are some of the most mysterious mammals living in Minnesota. Despite being widespread across much of the state, ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Flying Squirrels

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Michigan is known for its vast forests, beautiful lakes, and diverse wildlife. Residents are familiar with white tailed deer, black ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Flying Squirrels

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In Virginia, flying squirrels are far more common than most people realize. Every night, while neighborhoods grow quiet and forest ...

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The Wurtz avocado tree: a profile

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Is Wurtz that bad of a name? Why can’t nurseries leave it alone? They’ll call the variety anything: Dwarf Avocado, Hybrid Dwarf Avocado, Little Cado. Anything except the original, real name: Wurtz. Wurtz variety history Roy Eugene Wurtz, a clerk in the Encinitas post office, grew the original tree on his property there in San […]

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From Orchard to Classroom: Clendenen’s Cider Works Cultivates Community Through Local Food

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For more than a century, Clendenen’s Cider Works has been rooted in Humboldt County agriculture. Today, Clif Clendenen carries on his family’s legacy by growing fresh apples, producing local cider, and embracing sustainable farming practices on his five-acre orchard. Through … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2027 Sunset Wellness & Beauty Awards

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The West has always been a wellspring of innovation in wellness. We're honoring the best in the industry with our new awards program.

5 Questions You Should Always Ask Yourself Before Booking a Spa Treatment

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Spa directors share the questions you should always ask yourself before your next spa trip to keep your trip as soothing as possible.

Massive Takata Recall Puts Millions of Drivers on Alert Over Air Bag Safety

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Double check your vehicle specs; the NHTSA just announced a Takata air bag recall affecting tens of millions of cars.

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Are Today’s LED Headlights Too Bright for Safe Driving?

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LED headlights greatly improve visibility, giving drivers additional reaction time.

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What Most California Residents Don’t Realize About Acorn Woodpeckers

Acorn Woodpeckers are one of the most recognizable birds in California, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. Their clown like facial ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Dobsonflies

Every summer, strange stories begin circulating across Virginia. Someone discovers a giant insect clinging to a porch light near the ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Gray Catbirds

Every spring, Michigan’s forests, parks, suburban backyards, and lakeside thickets begin filling with bird songs. Robins announce the season from ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Spring Peepers

Every year, as winter loosens its grip on New York, a remarkable sound begins to rise from wetlands, woodland pools, ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Get Wrong About Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles are one of the most misunderstood wild animals in Pennsylvania. Their rugged appearance, powerful jaws, and prehistoric look ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Get Wrong About Moles In Their Yards

Many Ohio homeowners notice raised tunnels weaving across lawns, soft ridges pushing through the grass, or small volcano shaped piles ...

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What the Lincoln Memorial’s Algae Problem Teaches Us About Water Feature Maintenance

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Worried your water feature might turn green like the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool? Here’s what went wrong, plus how to prevent it.

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How to Grow Elderberries in Pots and Containers

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If you love the blossoms and fruits of the beautiful elderberry but don't have space in the garden, why not grow it in containers instead? Elderberry is a vigorous grower and will thrive in pots as long as you keep a few tips in mind. Learn how to grow and care for elderberry shrubs in containers. Read more now.

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Milk Snakes

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Eastern milk snakes are one of Wisconsin’s most fascinating native reptiles, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. Many residents have heard ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Realize About Corn Snakes

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In Florida, corn snakes are one of the most recognizable native snakes, yet they are also one of the most ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Garter Snakes

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Eastern garter snakes are one of the most familiar reptiles in Virginia, yet they are also one of the most ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Realize About Corn Snakes

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Corn snakes are one of the most beautiful and beneficial native snakes found in Georgia, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. ...

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Hotels, Inns, and More

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Staying in the right hotels can make or break a vacation. Get our recommendations for great bargains, most unique sleeps, coastal stays, and more Western accommodations.

National Parks

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Whether you're a first-time visitor or a national parks veteran, you'll find everything you need here to plan the perfect adventure.

Camping

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Your ultimate guide to camping, with the best ideas for campgrounds, gear, cooking, and more.

Serve This No-Fuss, Family-Style Menu at Your Next Dinner Party

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Three share-worthy recipes from Sheldon Simeon’s 'Ohana Style,' built for passing plates, second helpings, and relaxed nights in.

Road Trips

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Satisfy your wanderlust with a Western classic??a great road trip. Get ideas for the best routes and where to eat along the way.

Outdoor Adventure

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Plan an outdoor adventure in the West with our insider tips on national parks, the best campgrounds, amazing hikes, and bike trips.

Wine Country

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The West is home to the country's best wine regions. Explore them all and taste their best offerings, from the cult cabs of Napa to the Pinots of Willamette Valley.

WildLands

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The adventures and reporting of J.D. Simkins as he roams the remaining "wild lands" of the West.

Insider Guides: Places We Love

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Use our Insider Guides to browse the hidden gems we love, as featured in Sunset magazine, plus exclusive recommendations from our editors.

Travel the West

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The West is cities and small towns, national parks and wine country, natural wonders and manmade amusements. We have all the tips, guides, ideas, and road-trip routes you need to plan an adventure!

Family

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Inspiration for family living: designing, cooking, traveling, and more with kids in tow.

Gifts & Shopping

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One-of-a-kind gifts to spread holiday cheer, including picks for everyone on your list, from gardeners and travelers to parents and pets.

Wellness

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Everyday inspiration for balanced, healthy living.

Lifestyle

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Lifestyle ideas and inspiration for every life stage, from gift guides and gear recommendations to wedding planning, living with kids and pets, and saving for home remodels.

DIY a Dried Herb Wreath Now to Lock in Flavor for Months

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DIY a dried herb wreath, plus more at-home hacks for drying your own herbs.

Edible Gardening

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Our expert gardening tips help you choose and grow the perfect fruits and vegetables for your backyard garden

Outdoor Living

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Update your outdoor living areas with our design and decorating tips on patios, decks, sheds, and more.

Flowers & Plants

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The very best flowers and plants for your garden's climate zone.

Landscaping

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Get landscaping ideas and inspiration from our gardening experts to design your own backyard or garden oasis.

Garden Basics

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Learn how to start your own home garden with our gardening experts' tips and tutorials

What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Milk Snakes

In Michigan, eastern milk snakes are among the most overlooked reptiles in the state. Despite being widespread across many regions ...

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What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Milk Snakes

Eastern milk snakes are one of the most widespread native snakes in New York, yet they remain surprisingly misunderstood. Many ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Milk Snakes

Ohio is home to a surprising variety of wildlife, yet few animals are as misunderstood as the eastern milk snake. ...

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What Most Pennsylvania Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Milk Snakes

Eastern milk snakes are one of the most widespread and frequently encountered snakes in Pennsylvania, yet they remain misunderstood by ...

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What Most Nevada Residents Don’t Realize About California Kingsnakes

California kingsnakes are one of the most recognizable reptiles in the American West, yet many Nevada residents know surprisingly little ...

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How to Grow Dandelions for Greens, Roots, and Flowers

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You may think of dandelions as invasive weeds, but did you know that the greens, flowers, and roots are edible? Delicious and nutritious, leaves can be added to salads, flowers made into a tea, and the roots can be used as a coffee substitute. Learn how to cultivate and harvest dandelions in this guide. Read more now.

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What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

Eastern kingsnakes are one of the most remarkable reptiles found in the eastern United States, yet many Maryland residents know ...

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What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Realize About Black Kingsnakes

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Black kingsnakes are one of the most fascinating reptiles that can be encountered in parts of Indiana, yet they remain ...

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What Most Illinois Residents Don’t Realize About Black Kingsnakes

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Illinois is home to a surprising variety of reptiles, yet few receive as little recognition as the black kingsnake. Many ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Realize About Speckled Kingsnakes

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Missouri is home to a remarkable variety of reptiles, yet few capture the imagination quite like the speckled kingsnake. Many ...

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What Most Mississippi Residents Don’t Realize About Speckled Kingsnakes

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Mississippi is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, from white tailed deer roaming pine forests to alligators basking in ...

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Celebrating National Lettuce Day – California leads the US in lettuce production

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June 17 is National Lettuce Day, a chance to recognize California’s lettuce growers and farmworkers who help produce one of the state’s most important vegetable crops. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS), California … Continue reading →

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The Simple Upgrade I Used to Protect My Truck Bed From the Elements

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Keep rain, dust and prying eyes out of your cargo by installing a truck bed tonneau cover with the help of this guide.

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The Zucchini Whisperer’s Guide: The Succession Planting Strategy Western Gardeners Swear By

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Tired of powdery mildew, vine borers, and blossom end rot? Here's the mid-June strategy that delivers abundant zucchini all through fall.

What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Realize About California Kingsnakes

Arizona is famous for its reptiles. From rattlesnakes and Gila monsters to desert tortoises and whiptail lizards, the state supports ...

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What Most Kansas Residents Don’t Realize About Prairie Kingsnakes

Kansas is often associated with endless prairies, vast agricultural fields, rolling grasslands, and some of the most iconic wildlife habitats ...

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What Most Missouri Residents Don’t Realize About Black Kingsnakes

Black Kingsnakes are among the most misunderstood reptiles in Missouri, despite being one of the state’s most beneficial native snakes. ...

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What Most Louisiana Residents Don’t Realize About Speckled Kingsnakes

Louisiana is famous for its swamps, bayous, wetlands, and incredible biodiversity. From the cypress forests of the Atchafalaya Basin to ...

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What Most Arkansas Residents Don’t Realize About Speckled Kingsnakes

Arkansas is known for its rich natural beauty, from the rugged Ozark Mountains and Ouachita National Forest to the wetlands, ...

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What Most Kentucky Residents Don’t Realize About Black Kingsnakes

Kentucky is home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the eastern United States. From the forested hills ...

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What Most Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

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Virginia is a state where wildlife thrives across an impressive range of landscapes. From the forested Appalachian Mountains in the ...

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What Most North Carolina Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

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North Carolina is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, from black bears roaming mountain forests to sea turtles nesting ...

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What Most South Carolina Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

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South Carolina is famous for its rich biodiversity. From the cypress swamps of the Lowcountry to the rolling sandhills and ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Realize About Speckled Kingsnakes

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Texas is known for its vast landscapes, rugged wildlife, and remarkable diversity of reptiles. From the pine forests of East ...

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The Two States That Don’t Allow Hands-Free Gas Pump Clips, and Why

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The reason these states prohibit the gas pump clips may surprise you.

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Learn How to Grow Olive Trees in the Home Landscape

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Learn everything you need to know about how to grow the majestic olive tree, a large plant that makes a dramatic landscape statement while providing delicious fruit that's suitable for preserving in brine, oil, or water, or for pressing to make a flavorful oil that’s beloved by cooks around the world. Read more now.

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The Simple Method I Used to Remove Tint From My Car Windows

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Peeling, bubbling, or just plain ugly — here's how to remove tint from car windows and get your glass looking clear again.

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CDFA Joins State Agencies in Celebrating Pride Month at Sacramento March

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With signs raised that said, “Y’all means y’all,” approximately 25 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) employees proudly joined several state departments and agencies at the annual Pride March this past Sunday, and associated activities in Sacramento. The event … Continue reading →

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This Oregon City Is a Hidden Gem Filled with Scenic Hiking Trails, Craft Breweries, and More

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Here are an outdoor enthusiast’s tips for exploring Hood River, Oregon, a magnificent corner of the Columbia River Gorge.

It’s Caviar Girl Summer. Skip the Expensive Blinis and Use These Affordable Swaps Instead

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Caviar is trending, and the best way to enjoy it is by keeping it casual and creative. Here are delicious ways to enjoy it this summer.

What Most California Residents Don’t Realize About California Kingsnakes

California is famous for its extraordinary biodiversity. From the redwood forests of the north to the deserts of the southeast, ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

Florida is famous for its reptiles. Images of alligators gliding through wetlands, turtles basking on logs, and snakes moving through ...

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What Most Georgia Residents Don’t Realize About Eastern Kingsnakes

Georgia is famous for its incredible wildlife diversity. From the coastal marshes along the Atlantic Ocean to the forests of ...

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What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

Maryland is known for its remarkable ecological diversity. From the sandy shores of the Atlantic Coast to the forests of ...

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What Most West Virginia Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

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West Virginia is famous for its rugged mountains, dense hardwood forests, winding rivers, and rich wildlife diversity. Residents often recognize ...

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What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks

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Ohio is home to a surprising variety of wildlife, yet many residents spend years outdoors without ever noticing one of ...

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Someone Tried to Smuggle 100,000 Cockroaches Into Australia, But Why?

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Why cockroaches, and why so many?

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8 Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Home While You Save for a Remodel

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Here are eight quick and easy ways that can totally elevate your space—at prices that won’t break the bank.

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Learn How to Grow Wild Violets in Your Garden

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Wild violets might be more subtle than their showier cultivated cousins, but they are every bit as charming. These wild little bloomers shine in purple, pink, white, and yellow, and will add easygoing color and whimsy to your garden, as well as edible blooms. Learn how to grow wild violets in this guide. Read more now.

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🟤 Happy National Prune Day – June 15! 🟤

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California leads the nation in prune production, with Golden State growers producing 73,210 tons of prunes valued at $153 million. Today, we celebrate California’s prune industry and thank everyone who helps bring this nutritious fruit from orchard to table. From … Continue reading →

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How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

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The story of how a woman and a cougar inspired an experiment in reviving the wild within our cities, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.

What Most Utah Residents Don’t Realize About Common Side-blotched Lizards

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Utah is famous for dramatic landscapes. Towering red rock formations, desert valleys, canyon systems, and vast stretches of sagebrush country ...

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What Most Idaho Residents Don’t Realize About Gopher Snakes

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Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers, forests, rolling farmland, and vast open spaces. Wildlife thrives across these landscapes, from ...

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What Most Nevada Residents Don’t Realize About Gopher Snakes

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Nevada is a state where snakes often spark strong reactions. Mention a snake crossing a desert trail, hiding near a ...

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What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Realize About Gopher Snakes

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Arizona is famous for rattlesnakes. Mention snakes in this state and most people immediately picture a rattling tail, a triangular ...

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What Most Wisconsin Residents Don’t Realize About Ring-necked Snakes

Wisconsin is known for its forests, lakes, wetlands, and abundant wildlife. White-tailed deer, black bears, loons, and bald eagles often ...

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What Most Texas Residents Don’t Realize About Ring-necked Snakes

Texas is famous for snakes. Images of rattlesnakes crossing dusty roads, large rat snakes climbing trees, and colorful kingsnakes moving ...

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What Most Michigan Residents Don’t Realize About Ring-necked Snakes

Michigan is home to a surprising variety of reptiles despite its long winters and northern climate. Most residents are familiar ...

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What Most Florida Residents Don’t Realize About Ring-necked Snakes

Florida is famous for reptiles. Images of alligators, pythons, cottonmouths, and large water snakes dominate conversations about the state’s wildlife. ...

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What Most Louisiana Residents Don’t Realize About Ring-necked Snakes

Louisiana is famous for wildlife. Alligators, wading birds, turtles, and large water snakes often capture attention across bayous, swamps, and ...

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