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Q: I want to do more organic gardening this summer, but I am not sure how to tell if something is organic or not. I want to make my garden soil better by adding more organic matter. How much should I add?

A: There is a ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Our sweet Golden Retriever growls if anyone comes near her when she has a bone. She has never bitten, but it makes us nervous, especially when our grandchildren visit. Should we take the bones away altogether,...Read more

HARTFORD, Conn. — As the first day of spring approaches, Connecticut boaters are getting ready to launch on the state’ on the state’s hundreds of ponds, lakes and rivers, but officials say there’s a few things to ...Read more

About 25 years ago, there was a pressure cooker renaissance in America. Our grandmothers knew the day would come that we would return to their favorite kitchen tool to make fast braises, stews, soups and casseroles. They ...Read more

Whether you want to look good or just feel better, makeup and skin care traditionally come at a significant cost -- but not if you're a dedicated cheapskate. While medications and beauty products you use must be safe, ...Read more

More voters who are registered as Republicans have left the state of California between the last two presidential elections (2020 and 2024) than Democrats, according to a new study.

Between that timeframe, approximately ...Read more

Q. I see my daughter every other weekend, and it's not enough. I saw her more often before I took my current job, but I now work the swing shift and get home at 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. I'm thinking about changing ...Read more

What I know about the art and science of negotiating I learned as a matter of survival.

Driven to save myself and my family from financial ruin, I jumped into the deep end of the real estate industry. I passed the state ...Read more

Born in Malaysia, Chloe Qisha moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 16, thinking that she would pursue a career as a therapist or psychologist. But instead, the London-based artist became one of Gen Z’s most exciting...Read more

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good...Read more

Vinegar is the key to making this sauteed kale recipe special. Look for vinegar that’s cloudy — it likely still has some of the “mother” in the bottle and will give you a sweet acidity rather than a harsh bite. ...Read more

Anyone who’s ever been anxious or stressed out and developed diarrhea, stomach pain, or nausea is instinctively aware of the connection between the brain and the gut. But, while that connection was suggested as early as ...Read more

My Passover seder is always a controversial affair. We have moments of arguing and debate in between dayenu and matzo ball ...Read more

When it comes to decorating Easter eggs, there are plenty of pretty amazing, craft-tastic Easter egg ideas online, making it ...Read more

Café Beaujolais is a culinary institution that has been around for over 50 years. Nestled on a quiet street this restaurant has been updated with more dining spaces and a young chef that has put his stamp on his own very ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a share repurchase program — but it differs from General Motors Co.'s buyback efforts in a big way.

The Dearborn automaker on Friday announced a plan to buy up to 31.7 million common shares ...Read more

It usually starts small. A nudge at the same time each morning. A stare that lingers just a little too long near the treat cabinet. A quiet refusal to go outside in the rain. These moments feel incidental at first — ...Read more