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10 colorful native spring ephemerals

April 19, 2025, 5:58am Life

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth… Read story

Asparagus in the garden takes time, is worth wait

April 19, 2025, 5:55am Life

Asparagus isn’t the most common vegetable among home gardeners, and that’s likely because growing it is an exercise in patience. But three years of patience is a small price to… Read story

Survey: TSA PreCheck reduces stress, not time

April 19, 2025, 6:04am Life

Most travelers can probably agree that going through airport security screening is an experience that falls somewhere on the fun meter between going to the dentist and paying taxes. Read story

Outfitting your garage for an electric car is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert a traditional garage into an electric-car-friendly garage.

How to install an EV charger

Outfitting your garage for an electric car is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert a traditional garage into an electric-car-friendly garage.

April 19, 2025, 5:31am Life

Outfitting your garage for an electric car is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert a traditional garage into an electric-car-friendly garage. Read story

Painter Teresa Stern captures the scene in a painting  of the crowd, daffodils and tulips in full bloom at RoozenGaarde Flowers & Bulbs on April 18, 2024, in Mount Vernon.

Terrific tulips:Skagit Valley comes alive with rainbow of blossoms; here’s where to find the color.

Painter Teresa Stern captures the scene in a painting  of the crowd, daffodils and tulips in full bloom at RoozenGaarde Flowers & Bulbs on April 18, 2024, in Mount Vernon.

April 19, 2025, 5:09am Life

Rain or shine, tulip season is upon us! Following the cherry blossoms that signaled the arrival of spring, acres of carefully planted tulip bulbs will soon transform Skagit Valley into a vibrant rainbow of colorful blooms. About an hour’s drive north of Seattle, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is in… Read story

Passengers wait in line to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Nov. 25, 2024.

Flight requirement starts in May

Passengers wait in line to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Nov. 25, 2024.

April 19, 2025, 5:09am Life

If you have travel plans that involve flying, make sure your ID is the real deal. After years of delay, the Real ID Act will be enforced. Read story

Buildings and walkways along the Salt River Project canal in downtown Scottsdale, Ariz.

10 budget-conscious U.S. vacation spots

Buildings and walkways along the Salt River Project canal in downtown Scottsdale, Ariz.

April 19, 2025, 5:08am Life

With everything happening in the world, sometimes you just want to get away. And for folks who don’t want to leave their significant other or children behind while they take their dream vacation, you’d better get away somewhere family-friendly. Read story

Architect’s rendering of one of the under-construction Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, near Wisconsin Dells.

Treehouse villas new at Wisconsin Dells

Architect’s rendering of one of the under-construction Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, near Wisconsin Dells.

April 19, 2025, 5:07am Life

No stranger to unconventional lodgings, the Wisconsin Dells area is getting a new vacation-rental option in the form of four luxury treehouses. Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake is now available for reservations starting this spring, according to developer Venture Luxury Estates. Read story

Make planning trip a family affair

April 19, 2025, 5:07am Life

Do you strive to raise citizens of the world? As you and your children navigate the planet together, sharing your knowledge while teaching them to make their own way will create confident and compassionate travelers for the future. Here are a five tips for empowering the next generation of explorers. Read story

Tips for plants in retaining walls, under trees

April 18, 2025, 6:04am Life

The second half of April is green with new growth, so you have the green light to mow the lawn, plant potatoes, peas, lettuce, cabbage, kale and other cool season crops. Read story