Pack Yourself a Vinegar Sandwich!

Back in the days when I toted my lunch to school, Grandma Putt relied on vinegar to keep my lunch…

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Five-Minute All-Star Marinade

Did you have a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it summer like I did? It’s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is already here,…

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4 Ways to Conquer Summer Colds…with Condiments!

There’s nothing that makes you quite as miserable as a summer cold does. Whether you’re battling a stuffy or runny…

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Bugs Bugging You? Shoo ‘Em Away, Naturally

With all the mosquitoes, flies, and other biting and stinging insects buggin’ folks in their backyards, it’s time to take…

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Attack of the Fire Ants!

The southern part of our country is cursed with several species of imported fire ants. And I’ve heard from plenty…

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Send Plant Pests Into the Drink!

Believe it or not, a simple bottle of dishwashing liquid can help ensure that you never have a major pest…

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3 Dangerous Delusions about Treating Cuts

If you’re still patching up cuts the same way your grandma did, here’s big news: Those time-tested techniques can actually…

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Words to the Wise about Water

Summertime is all about water — we float on it, we kayak through it, and we frolic in its waves….

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The Secret to Fending Off Flower Fatalities

Like turfgrass disease, flower maladies cause the most trouble in yards that are heavily treated with chemicals. But they can…

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The Hidden Healing Power of Lemonade

For generations of Americans, nothing shouts “Summertime!” like a tall, cold glass of lemonade. Medical experts now tell us that…

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