Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
Teamwork and celebration in this view from the San Fernando Valley: El Camino Real High Charter School campus security guard De Autry Jones and dean of students Angel Lerma celebrate the charter school’s academic decathlon coach Stephanie Franklin’s leadership in their 10th Academic Decathlon National Championship on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Woodland Hills. … Read more
For those who want to grow plants but lack a yard or landscape to dig into, there are options. For some, that might be a top-of-the-line planter or a made-to-order plant bed, but that doesn’t work for everyone. What if you, to be blunt, are looking for a cheaper option? Try this: Head to your … Read more
NEW YORK — It’s Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet surrounded by foliage. Jennifer Lopez went for silver leaves in a second-skin goddess gown and Zendaya was all vamp and fantasy. Both are co-chairs of the annual fundraiser at The … Read more
When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way — with a rake. These days, I don’t see many rakes in my neighborhood. It seems everyone has a leaf blower or a landscaper who uses one, often at ungodly hours, which disrupts humans as well as wildlife. The … Read more
Martha Stewart has just released a clothing line that is perfect for looking good while still getting the job done. It’s important to wear the proper attire when you’re working in the garden, whether you’re pruning your roses or deadheading your hydrangeas. The new apparel line from Martha Stewart supplies options you can get your … Read more
BBC Gardeners World has announced it’s line-up for the Spring Fair, taking place from May 3-5 in Beaulieu, Hampshire. And we’ve got TEN pairs of tickets to give away for the Sunday show. 2 The Spring fair heralds the start of the show seasonCredit: Supplied With a new layout and new presenters, stages, workshops and … Read more
Isn’t it about time you grew African violets? Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by without any flowers, it means you need to make some adjustments to your African … Read more
POMPEII, Italy — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine … Read more
GLENCOE, Ill. — Chicago Botanic Garden is dazzling patrons and visitors from around the world with their fifth annual holiday display of light and music: Lightscape. Clusters of multigenerational households push strollers, carry children and walk arm in arm with older relatives as they navigate the 1.3-mile (2.1-kilometer) experience in the village of Glencoe, near … Read more
