Fertilizers have been in fashion for a long time.We know that ancient Romans and Egyptians fertilized crops and scientists have found evidence that fertilizers were in use 8,000 years ago. Since then, agricultural technology has grown by leaps and bounds. In fact, new devices can now turn food scraps into nutrient-rich composted soil in just 24 hours.Composting is already … [Read more...] about Composting food scraps into nutrient-rich dirt in just 24 hours
Wacky fruits that might tickle your taste buds (or put you in a coma)
Apples. Oranges. Bananas. In any given year, about 65 percent of Americans will eat at least one banana. Sixty-three percent will have had apples and 51 percent will have eaten oranges. Yet how many people do you know who've had an ackee fruit or jackfruit? There are tons of wild fruits out there and plenty of strange delights that you can find at the store too. If you … [Read more...] about Wacky fruits that might tickle your taste buds (or put you in a coma)
The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn't know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in, Coach! With 3 seconds left … he beats the buzzer! The home town wins! The cheerleaders cheer. The fans go wild. His mom (you know her mother) and dad hug him proudly. Now you have to get a t-shirt.Such are the joys of … [Read more...] about The joys of following local sports
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It's your music. It's always going to be your music. And you want to rock on.Two problems. You don't want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and you wear hearing aids.Well, here's something to celebrate. You can wear headphones over hearing aids and it's not going to further injure your hearing (when used properly). According to Consumer Reports, audiologists advise … [Read more...] about Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
The once-a-year to-do
What should you try to accomplish in 2022? Goals don't have to all be mountains, but when we plan the little, necessary things, it can make our lives easier, save money and free up our time and mental energy for the big things we'd rather focus on.* Get your wheels checked. Properly aligned wheels saves money on repairs later. * Replace your smoke detector batteries. It … [Read more...] about The once-a-year to-do