What better way to spend an afternoon than by visiting one a local garden center? I’m getting ready to plant my garden, and when I purchase my seedlings, whether it be veggies or flowers, I want healthy plants and always buy local.

Most fortuitously, the day dawned with clear-cloudless-bright-blue skies and my adventure began. It was a rare moment of our moon being in perfect alignment with the sun for a total solar eclipse.

Starting yard cleanup too soon can do more harm than good. That's because our yards are important habitats for a wide range of beneficial insects that play a key role in maintaining the health of our garden plants.

Quick to prepare, these waffles are crisp on the outside with a delightfully fluffy inside. The compote, made with fresh strawberries, has less sugar than jam and is berry delicious.