Nothing is as soothing as the fragrance of lavender drifting upward in a quiet breeze. It makes me feel exhilarated, yet peaceful. Lavender is more than just a plant; it is an experience. With its soft purple hues stretching across the garden, lavender has long held a place in human culture as ...

Growing your vegetable garden doesn’t always require having acreage to plow. Creating a planter from a 5-gallon bucket is an excellent alternative. Container options are endless. Many vegetables will thrive in containers if you follow a few steps to ensure success. Growing in buckets ...

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband retired eight months ago, and ever since then, our home has felt less like a place to relax and more like a company he has decided to manage. After years of leaving early, coming home late and barely noticing whether the bath towels matched, he is suddenly very interested ...

DEAR HELOISE: I read your column in the Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jim R., in Houston, wrote about people who are eating produce that they haven’t purchased. But there is another view on this issue. Purchasing grapes, for example, without tasting them, often leads to sour grapes ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? — P.O.V. ANSWER: Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older adults. Before a person receives treatment, the ...