Indigenous people figured this out long ago, and Yaupon tea eventually gained popularity with early colonizers. Yaupon tea lost traction for nearly 200 years, overshadowed by coffee and other imported teas. Read on for all the delicious, healthy details of drinking yaupon tea. Credit: Courtesy of CatSpring Yaupon What Is Yaupon? Yaupon (pronounced like yo-pon) comes from the plant known asIlex vomitoria, a relative to theholly family. What Does Yaupon Tea Taste Like?...

Is sun tea dangerous? It’s clear summer months are prime time for this classic tea beverage. But what is sun tea, exactly, and why aresomehealth expertssaying it may be dangerous? Credit:Diane079F / Getty Images Here’s the need to know info so it’s possible for you to sip safely. Diane079F / Getty Images What Is Sun Tea? Caffeinated black tea is most often used as the base. Is Sun Tea Safe? This puts the sun tea at risk topotentially foster bacterial growth....

I live in Cypress, California, Zone 10. I am looking for a tree that offers shade but has a small base. We recently had a plantain tree knock over the wall in our yard because it got WAY too big! Healthy, mature shade trees can contribute up to $1,500 toward a lot’s value. I also don’t want trees that get too root-heavy, like a ficus. There’s actually a great tree-search engine for California gardeners:http://selectree....

Its similar to the Champagne vs. sparkling wine conversation! What’s the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey? To qualify as bourbon, a whiskey must be made in a certain place and according to specific regulations. Credit:Getty Images / heinstirred Similar to the way in whichChampagneproduction is regulated, whiskey and bourbon follow suit. What Is Whiskey? Heres your tasting guide to whiskey. What Is Bourbon? Heres your tasting guide to bourbon. Can You Substitute Whiskey for BourbonAnd Vice Versa?...

Pour yourself a bubbly beverage and study up on the difference between these popular fizzy drinks. You might just find your new favorite! While this seems like a straightforward ask, its a deceptively layered query. Credit:Getty Images / bhofack2 For still, is it tap or bottled? The plot thickens even more in terms of sparkling. What’s the Difference Between Seltzer, Club Soda, and Sparkling Water? Let’s dive into more of the specifics to compare seltzer vs....

Listing your items takes time and efforthere’s how to know when you’re likely to make a profit. Good news: The secondhand market is hotter than ever. “Thrifting is a big word amongst the younger generation. Credit:BHG / Meg MacDonald They enjoy shopping this way. But while wandering throughthrift storeslooking for hidden gems can be fun, selling can feel intimidating for most people. What items are worth selling second hand? How should you price your items?...

Marty Baldwin you’re able to’tspring cleanwithout doing some decluttering. Decluttering allows you to streamline not only your home but your life and mind, too. Your choices basically come down to selling, donating, or throwing away or recycling. Credit:Marty Baldwin These items are best kept within your family, who will treasure the memories. Just because you loved it, doesn’t mean there’s a market for it. But dont just throw them away: Donate them to organizations that give them to those in need....

Whats in a name? One plant has become especially famousor at leastInstagram-famous. Or is it a split-leafphilodendron? Image courtesy of Adobe Stock.Credit: Image courtesy of Adobe Stock. Those leaves, in the right environment, develop holes. Swiss cheese plant is one monstera nickname that references to those holes. Another is split-leaf philodendron. Credit: Jacob Fox But the monstera is not, technically speaking, a philodendron at all. The monstera certainly looks and acts like a philodendron, even though it isnt classified as one....

Find out, then get recipe ideas to put these mildly-sweet melons to delicious use. From left: Andy Lyons, Brie Goldman Americans are sweet on melons. Ahead, were digging up the truth so you might shop (or grow!) Credit:From left: Andy Lyons, Brie Goldman wiselyand be ready to share some fun trivia at your next picnic or potluck. What Is the Difference Between Muskmelon and Cantaloupe? Depending on where you live, these terms might be used interchangeably....

It’s not only about how the dish is prepared. Don’t pack the stuffing into the turkey too tightly, this helps it cook more evenly. It turns out, where you live likely plays a factor as well. Credit:Brie Passano How Are Stuffing and Dressing Similar The recipes for stuffing and dressing are very similar. Common vegetables include onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Optional add-ins include things like nuts, meat, dried fruit, and cheese....

Find out when and how to deadhead mums so they continue blooming as long as possible. Removing faded flowers (calleddeadheading) interrupts the plant’s goal of making seeds. Begindeadheading mumsas soon as the first blooms begin to fade. Credit:Carson Downing Exactly when that is depends on the types of mums you’re growing and your growing zone. The best practice is to deadhead mums frequently, snipping off flowers just as they start to fade....

Learn how to harvest chives to keep these plants lush, healthy, and productive all season long. Small quantities of chive leaves can be harvested as needed from spring through fall. Larger quantities of chives can also be harvested by hand or with scissors orgarden pruners. Credit:Marty Baldwin To avoid wilted leaves, bring fresh chives indoors immediately after harvesting. Then pick out any yellow or wilted stems and use the remaining leaves as soon as you might....

Learn how to harvest spinach and slow down bolting for fresh, tasty leaves. Denny Schrock Spinach plants can be a challenge to grow insome vegetable gardensbecause they bolt quickly in hot weather. Because its so cold hardy, spinach is usually planted in spring and harvestedbefore summer arrives. Credit:Denny Schrock Spinach plants can handle a light frost, but they wontsurvive a hard freeze without winter protection. This ensures that your plant will have enough energy to continue producing leaves....