From slow rehydration to trimming away dead tissue to save what remains, these practical tips can help revive your beloved plants after a frost.

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BY GREG GRANT February offers gardeners a moment to reflect on the cultural roots woven through our Southern landscapes, and few influences run deeper than those carried from Africa. It’s […] ...

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Do you really need a pregnancy-safe deodorant? We spoke with experts about what to look for in the best ones and how to avoid ...

Many Lancaster County families are already familiar with the North Museum’s natural wonders, from its live animal room to its ...

Castor oil gets tons of attention on social media. Countless videos tout its purported health benefits, from relieving constipation to promoting hair growth and breaking down belly fat. An ancient ...

Alfredo Araiza Jun 26, 2017 Jun 26, 2017 Updated Oct 29, 2019 In June, there are two kinds of people in Tucson: Those who look at our bright-blue skies with dry, squinty eyes and pray for rain from ...

Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which helps moisturize and protect the skin barrier. Doing a patch test before using castor oil checks for possible skin irritation. Applying castor oil within ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Barbara Kingsolver no longer lives in Tucson, but her first novels were written here, where she used the city’s rich setting and the diverse characters who inhabit it. “Bean Trees,” published in 1988, ...

Emulsifiers are regularly used to combine foods that ordinarily wouldn’t mix – for example oil and water. But in recent years questions have been raised about their impact on people’s diets and health ...