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With the rising popularity of ‘Galentine’s Day,’ we’re not surprised to learn that people are using Valentine’s Day to show their friends some extra love. First coined by the character Leslie Knope on an episode of Parks and Recreation back in 2010, the holiday dedicated to celebrating your girlfriends and making them feel loved and appreciated. And although the episode aired a decade ago, it’s only become more popular in the last ten years: Searches for Galentine’s Day are up 300% over the last six years, according to Google....

*Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.

Fast-forward to the 2000s: Growing research into the power of cancer-fighting antioxidants as well as the popularity of backyard gardens have gardeners looking for something new and different. That’s led to a surge in popularity of blueberry ‘Pink Lemonade’. Types of Blueberry Plants There are four types of blueberry plants: northern highbush, southern highbush, rabbiteye, and lowbush. Northern highbush blueberries—hardy in Zones 4-7—have large fruits, as do southern highbush blueberries, which are hardy in Zones 7-10....

Lighten Up: For a lighter recipe, use reduced-fat soup.

Find the perfect tree for your yard based on shape here. Hemlock Tree Care Must-Knows Native to dense forests from eastern Canada south to the Appalachian Mountains to Georgia and Alabama, hemlock trees thrive in part to full shade and average well-drained soil. This needled evergreen does not grow well in areas with hot and humid summers—especially where the temperature consistently exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect this tree from hot afternoon sun and strong drying winds by siting it in a shaded, sheltered location....

Hens and Chicks Care Must-Knows Hens and chicks thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Not enough sun, and the plant stays green (no color changes) and its leaves will be thin and sparse. Too much moisture, and this plant rots and dies. If grown under the proper conditions, it will slowly spread to form impressive colonies. The small plants (or chicks) can be plucked off the main plant and used to propagate new plants....

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Documenting the process through tutorial videos on Instagram and TikTok, they transformed the vehicle with space-saving DIYs and unexpected accents to create a cozy mobile home they can use for travel. “My husband and I don’t own a house at the moment, but we both love interior design and renovation,” says Deanna, who grew up renovating homes with her father. “While we’re renting, we’re so limited in what we can change because we can’t do anything permanent....

You can incorporate a bench between permanent planters, you can build movable freestanding benches (although 2x furniture can get heavy), or you can take advantage of the strength of dimension lumber and your deck framing and build these permanent benches. Whatever you choose, we’ve got the steps covered below. If your built-ins are perpendicular to the joists, the joist spacing will affect the length. Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length....