Marion County, Florida – A woman required hospital care after an alligator bit her arm while she was swimming in the Silver River. The incident occurred in a popular outdoor recreation area, and authorities received notification on August 8. Good Samaritans helped pull the injured swimmer from the water, highlighting the quick response from bystanders...
Martha Stewart has long set the standard for polished living through her work in home design, gardening, and entertaining. Her latest personal update keeps that same attention to detail but applies it to her own appearance. The lifestyle icon recently showed a rose gold hair color created by hairstylist Chris Appleton, featuring only the lightest...
Most gardeners who compost regularly know the basics: mix greens and browns, keep things moist, turn it occasionally. Simple enough. Yet many people spend months watching a pile sit there – cold, barely changing, occasionally smelly – wondering what’s going wrong. The answer usually comes down to one overlooked habit around turning, and it’s more...
Most people water their tree on the first night, feel good about it, and then forget about it for a few days. By day three, the needles are already crunching underfoot. The frustrating part is that the damage usually starts much earlier than you’d expect, and it traces back to a handful of very specific,...
Indonesia – More than 37,000 schoolchildren have reported illnesses linked to the national Free Nutritious Meal program since its launch. The figure covers the period from January 2025 through May 2026 and has prompted fresh demands for an immediate pause. Amnesty International now calls on the government to halt the initiative while safety concerns are...
Home gardeners across the country are extending their self-sufficiency efforts beyond vegetables and herbs. Raising chickens for meat has become a practical next step for many who already maintain productive plots. The move allows households to produce a portion of their own protein while managing space and resources more deliberately. The practical consequence is straightforward....
Massachusetts gardeners often expect a new planting to take a decade or more before it feels settled. Yet one recent project reached that established quality far sooner. Layered planting combined with careful repetition produced a space that already reads as mature after only two years. Contrasting Styles Working Together Cottage gardens typically favor loose, romantic...
A decade spent working as a freelance gardener has brought one professional both rewarding projects and serious personal risks. Encounters with difficult clients have included unpaid invoices and, in one case, a direct threat involving a loaded rifle. These experiences highlight the need for clearer expectations on both sides of the arrangement. Personal Safety Concerns...
For drivers weighing the switch to electric vehicles, a new state incentive removes one major hurdle right at the point of purchase. Californians who buy a qualifying new zero-emission car now receive an automatic $3,500 tax credit. Those who choose a used electric vehicle instead qualify for half that amount. The credit applies without extra...
A man driving a McLaren reportedly faced rejection at the parking lot entrance of an In-N-Out in Seaside on a recent Friday night. His brother has publicly stated that the decision appeared tied to the vehicle itself. The timing placed the episode squarely amid Monterey Car Week, when the region draws large crowds of enthusiasts...
As summer fades, nature enthusiasts across the Northeast turn their attention to the annual spectacle of changing leaves. The timing of peak color shifts with elevation and latitude, creating a moving window that begins in northern New England and works its way south through October. Road trips along carefully chosen routes let travelers witness the...
Washington – President Donald Trump returned to a familiar topic this week while describing landscaping changes at the White House. He told reporters he understands grass better than most people because of his ownership of golf courses around the world. The comments came as crews continued work on the grounds, including the replacement of lawn...
