By Mari Wallace I love the color navy blue. I think it’s so classy. And sophisticated. But why did I look drained whenever I wore my snazzy navy blue blazer? Or my luxurious navy blue cashmere sweater? Fashion designer Coco Chanel famously said, “The…

By Sambiro-Grace Mkandawire As a young girl, I remember spending time in my mother’s room, watching her as she would get dressed. I was always fascinated by her style. My mother is what I call a chic diva. She has,…

Weather changes affect soil, moisture, and plant health. Without proper care, plants struggle to grow. Keep your garden thriving with simple adjustments throughout the year. Understanding each season’s demands helps prevent damage and promotes strong growth. Plants need balanced nutrients,…

By Ghenrietta Von Bloome As a fellow garden enthusiast, I know how much joy a thriving patch of greenery can bring. But let’s be real, sometimes a beautiful botanical display can hide a few unwelcome guests – specifically, those plants…

By Ellen Fannon All around me, I am starting to see the telltale signs of spring’s arrival. Pink buds are showing up on my azaleas, a forerunner promising an explosion of brightly-colored blooms. The vines crawling along my fence have…

By Pam Molnar The women in my family have an unspoken tradition. Weather permitting, whenever we visit each other’s homes, we walk around the yard admiring the growth of the trees, the colors of the potted flowers and how things…