Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region. Its name comes from the Latin words ros (dew) and marinus (sea), meaning “dew of the sea.” Ancient Greeks and Romans considered rosemary a symbol of remembrance, love, and fidelity. In the kitchen, it’s...
Painting plastic opens a world of creative possibilities. As you unleash your inner Michelangelo, you’re also doing a good deed — like keeping that old, faded plastic lawn furniture out of the landfill. Fresh paint can revive old patio furniture, upgrade home...
Fuyu! We don’t mean to sound rude, but we’re talking about the persimmon tree. If you’re lucky enough to have one, you know what a delight the fruit can be in salads, sauces, and table displays. Sadly, persimmon trees have a notoriously short...
In Green Acres, Eddie Albert abandoned the big city to try farming in a three-piece suit. How he and his socialite wife managed to survive is one of television’s great mysteries. He could have stayed in New York and built a container garden instead. Maybe not...
Garage floors used to be nothing more than unsightly slabs of gray concrete. Maybe an oil stain here, a flat cardboard sheet there, the occasional dust bunny… But thanks to developments in paint technology, you’re no longer limited to the dull and...
