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Last month, we talked about how to start a garden from seed. We went through all the details from planning a garden to starting seeds at home by yourself and hardening them off. If you followed those steps (or did your own variation of them), you should be well on your way to having a beautiful, healthy batch of seedlings that are hardened off and ready to be planted in the garden by your last frost date. Most of the last frost dates in the United States pass by the end of May, with some of the coldest US zones...

As winter fades and the warm temperatures return, it provides a great reminder to refresh your emergency readiness. While many focus on spring cleaning inside, experts know this transition is an ideal time to review or strengthen household resilience. Use this spring checklist to help ensure you and your supplies are ready for any challenges summer may present.   Assess Winter's Impact The harsh winter months can take a toll on your home and property. Take time to: ·       Inspect your roof and gutters for damage, loose shingles, or debris   buildup that could lead to leaks during spring rains....

An email was sent to the entire team with the subject: “Beware of Cyber Teams Trickery.” In the body, one member warned their teammates not to open or click on an email, claiming it was a phishing exercise. Another phishing spoofed email was sent out by the cybersecurity team today, wasting our time and trying to trick us into clicking on a link. Do not do this unless you want to sit through another boring 60-minute training! Have you received or even sent an email like this? It may be a message shared verbally across the cubicle floor. Warning others...

Starting a garden from seed can be incredibly intimidating. How do I plan a garden? How do I choose what to plant? How do I start the seeds on my own? How do I transplant seedlings? Fertilizing? Pest control? Does it make you want just to quit or not try at all? Don’t worry! Once you get the hang of starting seeds, it will feel like second nature. I’m here to walk you through planning, installing, maintaining, and harvesting a garden from seed to produce. This month’s article will focus on the planning steps and how to start seeds at...

On October 17, 2019, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area during the evening commute. Within minutes, BART trains stopped running, traffic signals failed across multiple counties, and thousands of workers faced a daunting question: "How do I get home now?" For many, a typical 30-minute commute became a very long day—not because of catastrophic damage, but due to the simple lack of a backup plan. According to the 2023 National Household Survey conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),  only 34% of adults in the United States reported having learned their evacuation routes in the...