Home & Garden

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. ...

House Bill 59 made Ohio one of the first states in the nation to have a month dedicated to native plants. It’s a reminder every April to renew our commitment to removing non-native invasive plant species and to selecting native plants when planning our spring gardens. To find out how you can add native plants to benefit pollinators, read on! ...

A psychologist shares her thoughts on cleaning and organizing. They can actually help manage stress. Out of sight, out of mind. And that's a good thing when it comes to clutter. ...

Jim and Sharon House don’t work for the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce — not officially, at least. The Houses are at home in Mentor, the place they’ve lived all their lives and where they raised their son, Jeff. They can’t imagine living anywhere else — or any better, for that matter. ...

Mentor Marsh is a local treasure with state- and nationwide impact. It is one of the largest natural marshes remaining along the Lake Erie shoreline, attracting huge numbers of migrating birds and breeding fish. ...

Springtime has returned to Northeast Ohio. Don’t let a few late snowfalls or flurries tell you otherwise.   We’ve pulled together a list of public gardens to celebrate the season. Don’t know where to start? Pick one, and then find out what each is best-known for and start your tour there. ...

The exhibit in the Manor House showcases how the estate was used for family gatherings and celebrations, as well as fundraisers, musical performances and lectures. The exhibit also examines the key role of the domestic staff, and how they orchestrated an event at Stan Hywet Hall, displaying the practical and logistical side of entertaining in a large home during the early part of the 20th Century. ...

The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace will open to the public on Saturday, March 19. The Cleveland Botanical Garden opens a new permanent exhibit for the kids (in all of us). Using the plants and trees native to Northeast Ohio and the Cleveland Botanical Garden glasshouses as a jumping-off point, the new gallery will celebrate the importance and variation of plants both locally and around the world. ...