What is in-season produce? According to the Seasonal Food Guide, “seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it’s harvested.” Eating seasonally provides you with food that’s tastier and more nutritious, especially if it’s bought from a local grower or farmer. It won’t spend days on the road traveling to its final destination (aka your local commercial grocery store), and they don’t need to be picked early to be shipped and distributed....

Click to the following slides for step-by-step instructions on making traditional Irish Soda Bread.

How to Make a Papier-Mâché Pendant Supplies Needed Papier-Mâché Paste WaterSaltFlour Pendant Materials Thin cardboard cereal box Scissors Hot glue gun and hot-glue Bamboo skewers Masking tape Thick cardboard Pendant socket and cord set (we used this one from Color Cord Company) Crafts knife Paintbrush White primer Chalk paint Leafing adhesive Sponge paintbrush Copper leaf Step-by-Step Directions Copper leaf dresses up the inside of these pendant shades. Use a LED bulb for safety....

We’ll show you how to tie-dye Easter eggs with paper towels: It’s easier than it sounds, and the result is bright and bold. If you’re making this Easter craft with kids, help them wrap hard-boiled eggs with paper towels and use a mixture of vinegar and food coloring. Then, hide these colorful creations at the annual Easter egg hunt, or use the retro eggs as pretty Easter decor. Editor’s tip: Remember your Easter egg safety: Hard-cooked eggs left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours should not be eaten....

If you think the materials list is simple, check out our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own wreath in just minutes. Then you can display your finished creation all spring long—this front door decoration is a cheery way to welcome guests. How to Make a Tulip Wreath Supplies Needed 18-inch wire wreath form8 yards of 2-inch ribbonScissorsHot-glue gunHot glue20 bunches of mini tulipsFlorists wireWire clippers Step-by-Step Directions Follow these easy instructions to make your own artificial flower wreath....

Where to Plant Camellia Site camellias in part shade or dappled shade to help them grow best. Plant them at least 5 feet apart, because they need their space to get ample water and nutrients and don’t like to compete with other, larger trees or shrubs for what they need. How and When to Plant Camellia Plant camellias in fall or early spring. In warmer areas, fall is better because plants have time to grow deep root systems without summer heat affecting them....

Once you feel good about the placement of the sink and faucet holes, drill pilot holes through the template on the dresser. Starting with the top drawer front, attach false front to vanity. Drive screws into vanity through wood cleats from the inside of the vanity. Remove the bottom drawer, then attach the second drawer front.

Types of Leaf Blowers As technology has advanced, several types of leaf blowers have been developed from gas-powered backpack units to hand-held battery-powered blowers. Before buying a leaf blower, it’s worth carefully considering the features that are important to you so that you get the best model for your needs. Gas-Powered: There are two kinds of gas-powered leaf blowers: the hand-held and the backpack. Both types of gas-powered leaf blowers provide substantial power and capability from 2-stroke engines....

How to Make an Ombré Charcuterie Board For this Valentine’s Day collaboration, Delp and Hulugalle wanted to do something unique. “We selected an ombré theme as a metaphor for the fluctuating emotions of the heart,” Delp explains. “We also loved the use of moody, dark burgundy and purple tones, as they reflect those deep feelings.” This mini-board, which Delp sells for $105, features 32 different items, including various meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and more accompaniments....

HIGHLIGHTS Author of Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener (Timber Press, 2013)Author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style (Timber Press, 2016)Author of The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food (Ten Speed Press, 2021)

Several years ago, I thought I surely couldn’t be the only one who longs not for more parties but for more togetherness. I sent a group text to friends: “Monday night. I have to wrap presents. Bring yours over, and we can wrap them together. I’ll feed you.” I scattered tubes of wrapping paper around the living room, put scissors and tape on the coffee table, and stacked bowls next to the stove....