What to leave alone in your garden this October to help overwintering bees
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall there's a pull to tidy things up. Cut back the perennials, rake the leaves, clear the beds, put the garden to rest. It feels satisfying, honestly, and spring does seem to start from a cleaner place. The thing is, all that leaf litter, those hollow Read More...
6 things that will bring more birds to your backyard this autumn
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you've ever caught a flash of movement in the branches in early October - something small and unfamiliar, not the usual backyard regulars - there's a good chance it was a migrating bird passing through and looking for somewhere to stop. Tens of millions Read More...
Avoid these 7 common mistakes for a better summer barbecue
We’re soaking up the last of summer and for many of us, that means sneaking in some end-of-season barbecues and cookouts. Grilling isn’t the healthiest way to prepare food, but avoiding these common pitfalls can help make your grilled meal as healthy as possible. Not cleaning your grill Is Read More...