Yes. Really. Many home cooks and professional chefs alike have made this their method of choice. Cooking a steak from frozen is a convenient and effective route to mastery for a delicious and perfectly-cooked steak. So much so that I freeze every raw steak I buy on purpose before cooking. Really.

When life gives you lemons, you might be surprised at the variety! While the Harvey lemon is likely the one you're most familiar with, there are three other fascinating varieties that offer unique flavors and characteristics. Let's delve into the world of lemons and discover what makes each variety special.

Adding vining plants around your mailbox can transform it into a stunning focal point that catches the eye of everyone passing by. Whether you have a sunny spot or a part shade area, there are plenty of options to choose from to create a mailbox garden that will be the envy of your neighborhood.

In South Carolina, three species of mole crickets roam: the tawny mole cricket, southern mole cricket, and northern mole cricket. While the northern variety causes minimal damage to turf, the tawny and southern species can wreak havoc on your lawn. These subterranean insects tunnel underground, feasting on grass roots and causing significant damage.

Just like humans, lawns and shrubs can fall victim to various diseases. Brown Patch, Spring Dead Spot, Dollar Spot, Pythium, and many others are common threats. Understanding the conditions that foster these pathogens is crucial. Rather than seeking total control, it's more effective to manage these issues.

Are pesky mosquitoes and flies ruining your outdoor fun? Instead of reaching for chemical sprays, consider using plants to naturally deter these insects.

Maintaining a vibrant, healthy lawn requires more than routine maintenance like watering and mowing. One often underestimated practice with significant benefits is lawn aeration. This process involves perforating the soil with small holes to facilitate better air, water, and nutrient penetration to the grassroots, promoting deeper root growth and overall lawn health.

While many gardeners associate bulb planting with the fall, there are actually several bulbs that can be planted in the spring to add color and interest to your garden in zone 8. With its mild winters and early springs, zone 8 offers the perfect conditions for these bulbs to thrive.

Hummingbirds are a delightful addition to any garden, with their iridescent colors and aerial acrobatics. To attract these charming creatures to your yard, consider planting perennials and annuals that provide nectar and attract insects, which are also part of their diet.

Bees help flowering plants of all kinds to reproduce. They also give us the gift of honey. In our quest for the most flavorful and distinctively Southern honeys out there we’ve learned a lot. And, naturally, our heritage as growers of flowering plants means we really love bees.

Sorry. I should know this, but what’s your name again? Prescription: A puzzle a day may help keep brain fog away. So says one of the icons of tech. Beyond this, there are lots of plusses in puzzling.

The captivating scent of lavender has been celebrated for centuries among many cultures. Its aroma has long been associated with calming nerves and promoting relaxation. Growing lavender in containers is not difficult and the rewards lavender brings us are many. From its beautiful purple blossoms to amping up the flavor intrigue of desserts, or helping us sleep better, it’s an herb well worth growing at home.

Around 2 centuries ago, England’s first gardening tool maker created the perfected version of a dibbler, constructed out of Sheffield sterling silver and outfitted with a wooden handle for comfort. Now, why might you want to use a dibbler, you ask. For one thing, specialized tools are just so, well… cool.