The evolution of Columbus Day
Almost from the first day it was observed, the Columbus Day holiday has evolved. The first Columbus Day observation took place in 1792, a celebration in…
Category: Seasonal
Leif Erikson: He made a discovery that had potential
With stories of Vikings becoming popular, Leif Erikson also has renewed popularity as the explorer (and warrior) who was one of the early Europeans to…
Shorter version of Leif Erikson story
Leif Erikson: His discovery had potential Christopher Columbus thought he hit gold and was wrong. Leif Erikson did hit gold (at least in the metaphoric…
Effort rescues Caribbean honey bees
Within days of the 2017 hurricane in Puerto Rico, a unique set of relief flights started landing on the island. On board: emergency bee protein….
Be a bee helper
If there are two things we’ve learned about bees in the past decade, it might be summarized this way: they do way more than make honey, and they are worth…
Labor Day traditions
You might think you know all about Labor Day already: take a long weekend, have a picnic, enjoy a good day off, and pack away any clothing that’s white….
Garden cleanup
With any luck — and probably a whole lot of work — your garden has been a source of joy and deliciousness all summer. And as the season winds down,…
National Recovery Month – Join voices for recovery
September marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to…
September veggie: Showing love for Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts look harmless — tiny, happy cabbage-like rounds that never did anything to anyone. In the UK, where they are often a feature of the…
Go after the beetles
Early fall is a perfect time to start a campaign against the destructive copper garden beetle, also called the Japanese beetle. This pretty…