Last month, National 4‑H Council welcomed 1,200 teens to Ignite by 4‑H in Washington — a summit for teens to find their spark and learn the skills they need to create a positive impact.


As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime.


It’s time to begin my annual spring cleaning, and this year it’s going to be a bit different. Instead of just sticking with the cleaning and organizing activities, I’m going to concentrate on safety.


Textiles are fragile and need special care. Dust, light, insects and moisture can damage them. Antique textiles in good condition are rare and often sell for high prices.






It’s very helpful to have friends and acquaintances scattered across the country when I need to do another informal poll. This time, my questions to them concerned what seniors worry about.