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Spent the weekend grooving to Traci Root's "Greener On This Side" and its rich dark luster never faltered. She's part sultry songstress, part prophetic minister.

Recipes to try this summer, using root beer for something besides the usual ice cream root beer float.

This is the time of year when the gardening bug bites and people are beginning to buy a lot of plants. Make sure you know what to look for when buying your plants.

Xylem is part of a plant's vascular system.

Ample spring rains and warming temperatures has transformed dormant lawns into pastoral shades of green, with the noted exception of brown patches often visited by birds.

The chakras represent seven levels of universal energy. Each one has different characteristics and can be cleansed through visualization for optimal energy and health.

The language, legends, and history for the carnation; the flower for those born in the month of January.

Perennial vegetables will be growing in the same spot for as much as two decades, so it's important to choose and prepare their locations carefully.

Jesus is the root and offspring of David, the true vine.

At only 21 years of age, Alex Goodman shows the world why he's a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian jazz scene with his first jazz CD, "Roots".

Transplant shock can result in leaf scorch, stunted growth and dropping of leaves, among other things.

Acoustic multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz scored a record deal before graduating high school. Now, she's ready to unleash her first CD and tour.

Many broadleaf evergreen shrubs and conifers can be reproduced by the home gardener using cuttings of mature stems.

Given the right conditions, a small section of a plant's branch or stem can result in an identical twin of the parent plant.

Here are two quick and easy asparagus recipes for indulging in one of Spring's most glorious offerings.

While spring is typically the busy garden season, fall is the best time for planting landscape perennials, shrubs and trees for many reasons.

Tai Chi, Qui Gong, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, grounding visualization and walking meditation can reduce stress and improve well-being.

Before buying a rose bush, you should kick the tires. Is the plant a healthy one worthy of being planted in your flower garden? Here’s what to look for in a healthy rose.

January 6 is Epiphany in the Christian tradition, ending the Twelve Days of Christmas. For many Christians, it is one of the major celebrations in the religious year.

A welcome delicacy from the spring garden, hardy perennial asparagus grows easily from seed.

An easy tutorial on how to plant and grow a beautiful long blooming daisy, the moon daisy.

Many years ago, the Aztecs used hydroponics to produce fast-growing floating plant gardens. Today, hydroponics, also known as pond culture, is employed worldwide.

If you're in the mood for some gumbo, live jazz and a smokin' Hurricane cocktail, look no further than Roux Louisiana Kitchen in San Jose, CA.

Non-classical bonsai styles are more loosely defined than the classical styles but take just as much skill to create successfully.

An NYU student group says it will protest the appointment of a law school professor for this coming term. Professor Thio Li-ann has spoken publicly against gay rights.

There are times in even the best-designed garden when there isn't much blooming. Look to lilies to give your garden color from June to September.

Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.

Cleveland indie artist Ryan Wilkins has just released his sophomore project, the eclectic, evocative "Beautiful Disrepair: The Edgerton Sessions," brimming with beauty.

The demands of a strapped budget should not force out fun. Entertainment is a release valve that cannot be unfairly marginalized when figuring how much you can afford.

Are you hosting a Superbowl football party for friends or family? Here are some ways to tackle the fun!

Anyone who's had the pleasure of seeing Laliya perform live will know what a warm and soulful performance they provide.

Filter through the rubble when someone is doing a home remodel or renovation. You'll be surprised what you can use for a canvas!

It's the beginning of the National Football League season and there is a general feeling of true excitement among sports fans. Why is the NFL so popular anyways?

Successful gardening relies upon our ability to observe nature and understand the processes which happen at different seasons and at various stages of plant development.

A review of the new album by Bedouin Soundclash, "Street Gospels". It's punk, it's dub, dancehall, soul, reggae and even a little doo wop - all disguised as pop rock.

Each chakra has a specific type of energy it processes. Various yoga positions are designed to stimulate individual chakras.

Seasoned desert gardeners know what problems field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) can cause.

Individual and family anxiety is sometimes reflected in society, and it can inform one's behavior and increase responsibility for self.

Gardeners in northern climates can have a very hardy climbing rose that doesn't need winter protection. The William Baffin Explorer Rose is the perfect choice.

Choose the correct potting soil for indoor and outdoor container gardens. Soilless mixes contain added ingredients to improve plant health and garden beauty.

Even as the number of Irish Gaelic speakers in each Gaeltacht diminished, a group of Irish poets in Cork in the 1970s was beginning to write modern Irish language poetry.

The humble Dandelion has been celebrated for centuries as a powerful medicine and nutrition source. Learn here how to harvest and utilize one of Nature's finest plants.

Reggae, the most well-known form of Jamaican music, has branched out in several directions over the past few decades.

Lawns are the welcome mat to a home. Maintaining healthy green grass is important to the conscientious homeowner.

Sowing seeds for a late crop is a great way to extend the harvest in your vegetable garden.

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Bass anglers always cast to stumps, but often they don't spend enough time dissecting and properly fishing the wood cover.

Forestfarm specializes in hard-to-find shrubs, trees and ornamental plants. See how their catalogs stacked up online and in print.

Antique engravings and other paper items were printed on handmade paper which doesn't age well. There are ways to preserve old paper items and ensure longevity.