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Native plants have evolved to our seasons and soil types, so they thrive in less-than-ideal conditions. Native flowers flourish in their natural habitat, even if the soil is depleted, if there’s not enough or too much rain, or if you see caterpillars and other insects on the plants. If your ornamentals are failing to thrive, plant to native flowers in your garden. ...

We're tearing apart flower beds, planting vegetables and descending upon local nurseries like ants on a Popsicle stick. While our reward is dirty kness, sore muscles and a bountiful harvest in a few months, researchers have quantified other benefits: it's good for our bones, too. ...

No matter where we go, we take stuff with us: towels, sunscreen, books, food, chairs and more. Whatever you plan to do this summer, we’ve come up with a list of handy take-along gear, some from small local retailers, others purchased online. ...

This summer, as airline flights get bumped and reshuffled, and staffing at resorts is iffy, a travel agent just may be your best travel partner. We found a story from AAA Travel about what a travel agent can do for you the next time you start your vacation planning. ...

Who needs a calendar to tell when to plant your perennials or veggies? With current global warming and climate change, “phenology” may be a more reliable indicator. And then there’s the ancient practice of planting by the moon. To find out how you can use these methods to better assure gardening success, read on. ...

I have a friend whose husband began pitching boxes of stuff from their adult son's closet AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY to move to Florida. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. ...

Tickets for the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) are on sale online now at the Film Festival Box Office located in the KeyBank State Theatre Lobby at Playhouse Square. The Festival runs from March 30-April 9, in person and through the Festival's streaming platform. ...

He has gone from being a coffeehouse crooner to a bar-room bard, then a pandemic-era social media performer. That’s a lot of ground to cover. But after more than 50 years of writing and performing, Alex Bevan, the dean of North Coast singer-songwriters, still has something to share. ...