Keeping the Sun Fun and Safe The temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. It′s summertime once again. Here are some tips to help make your summer the best, and healthiest, one yet. “Heat-related illnesses claim the lives of hundreds of people each year” Grill and Chill Whether you prefer burgers off the grill or a picnic in the park, one thing you don’t want on the menu this summer is foodborne...

Ohhhh how sweet it is! I stumbled upon a technique for cooking corn on the cob that I had never thought to do before. As I state in the title though, this is the only way I will ever make corn on the cob again so you should definitely try it. I will began by openly admitting that I don’t always buy the best quality corn that I could buy. Maybe that is why I am more open to splurging on these additional ingredients to achieve a better tasting...

FRESH, vine-ripened tomatoes are one of the great joys of summer. Sometimes diseases, pests and/or environmental stresses get in the way of our tomato harvests. Signs and Symptoms Black sunken areas on fruit Few flowers/flowers drop Dark, concentric spots Water-soaked lesions Cracks in fruit Yellowed, distorted leaves Wilted foliage Holes in leaves and fruit Collapsing fruit The best way to avoid tomato troubles is to start with healthy plants....

GARDEN & HOME 9 Genius Ways To Use Old Coffee Grounds In Your Garden From Our Garden To Yours, Expect Success With Stutzmans There are more benefits than you may have known! Coffee grounds left over from freshly brewed coffee have many uses in the garden. You don’t necessarily have to be a coffee fan to use the grounds in your garden. Many coffee shops offer them for free, all packed and ready for you to pick up. This valuable waste is...

GARDEN & HOME July Gardening Checklist From Our Garden To Yours, Expect Success With Stutzmans Check Off the List Edge garden beds. Spend a few minutes every morning deadheading/pinching off spent flowers of plants. Save excess seed for next year – (after a year seed germination goes down). A cool, wet hand towel or bandana draped over the back of the neck will provide some relief during hot weather. Remember to drink plenty of water and...