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Updated field guides, other titles lure readers outdoors

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The new season of spring shows has begun, and viewership is way up by all accounts. ...

Going beyond the traditional window-box garden

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The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can’t go wrong...

Students’ struggles pushed Peru teacher to run for president

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CHUGUR, Peru — As schools across Peru closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pedro Castillo tried to find a way to keep classes going...

5 Home Remodeling Trends to Watch for in 2021

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After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes...

Turning point: When is it safe to plant your garden?

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Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The goal is to keep things moving forward with the...

In show of Pharaonic heritage, Egypt parades royal mummies

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CAIRO — Egypt is launching a gala parade on Saturday celebrating the transport of 22 of its prized royal mummies from central Cairo to...

Shaking off a dark winter with a spring cleaning, refresh

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A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter...

Time to try growing some vegetable or flower transplants

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If you’ve never grown your own transplants for your garden, perhaps this is the year to do it. It’s economical, it allows you to...

The ubiquitous orchid: a pandemic project with surprises

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Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth...

Supply bottlenecks leave ships stranded, businesses stymied

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NEW YORK — A trade bottleneck born of the COVID-19 outbreak has U.S. businesses anxiously awaiting goods from Asia — while off the coast...