How to prevent leaf miners
You will need to use a systemic insecticide. These insecticides soak into the plant and then move throughout the plant.
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Food chat: Use leftover simple syrup for cocktails or a homemade soda
The Washington Post food staff answers a variety of questions about all things food.
America’s latest must-have home accessory? A dog.
What began in mid-March as a sudden surge in demand had, as of mid-July, become a bona fide sales boom.
This no-churn saffron pistachio ice cream recipe is golden
Even though I have significantly simplified the process, I’ve kept the uniquely Persian flavor combination of cardamom, rose water and saffron.
Traveling may not be safe, but leaving vacation days behind isn’t healthy, either
De Bloom says people shouldn’t let travel restrictions stop their time off, “regardless of where they take it.”
Spice blends to make at home
A blend you make yourself, especially if you’re toasting and grinding the spices, will taste fresher and bolder than what will come out of a jar or package, even if you choose to store extra for later.
Gardening: How to reach a truce in the war with weeds
If you want to avoid chemical weedkillers but don’t like the idea of hand hoeing or bouncing along behind a rototiller, you still have options to keep weeds from taking over your garden.
Food: How to pick, store, clean and cook peak summer corn
Corn is one of summer’s simplest pleasures. That being said, it generates plenty of debate—how to pick it, how to clean it, how to cook it and how to eat it. I would wager to say that there aren’t many wrong answers to any of those questions—it’s more about what you prefer—but if you’re looking for a few tips to perfect your corn game, read on.
This refreshing Portuguese rosé, at only $10, will have you reaching for another glass
This week’s selections include a spritzy rosé of vinho verde from a Portuguese label that has consistently proven its value. And, if wine seems heavy in the heat, we also have a low-alcohol line from California.
Art of Design: Loving an imperfect home
Almost everything that is wrong with a property can be fixed, remedied or even recycled so you end up loving your home.
Fitness: Missed another workout? Find an accountability partner.
Wellness accountability partners help each other set and maintain goals for diet, exercise and overall well-being.
Ask the Vet: Dog’s cold, wet nose doesn’t guarantee good health
Also, can a kitten transfer lice to kids?
I’ve worn Alexa-enabled glasses for two weeks. They’re driving me bananas.
To be clear, there’s no image projected inside the lenses of the frames, as was the case with Google Glass. The frames are Amazon’s audio-only baby step into the weird, possibly world-changing niche of face computers. Apple, Microsoft and all the big tech companies are also working on smart glasses.
Décor: Try using wallpaper in places other than on the wall
Wallpaper comes in and out of style but it’s currently experiencing a surge in popularity. Designer Joseph Pubillones says it can be used on more than just walls.
Fall gardening can start now
the landscape, continue watering and fertilizing annuals, container plants and fall blooming perennials such as chrysanthemums and asters. Continue watering but not fertilizing perennials, shrubs and trees to begin the hardening off process.
Parenting Q&A: My kids are happier with our slower life. Should I be worried?
I hear lots of people talking about their kids’ mental health having suffered during the pandemic, but my kids appear to be thriving, despite the fact that we have only interacted with people virtually or on walks since March.
Recipe: Mild squash meets spicy sausage in this one-skillet pasta dish
With summer squash abundant, you can throw together a skillet recipe with whatever you have in your pantry or refrigerator. For this version, I selected both zucchini and yellow squash, adding a little color to the plate.
Outdoor stairs or stadium bleachers offer an excellent all-around COVID-era workout
If you’ve got some stairs nearby, you can create a regimen that rolls three workouts in one: cardio, strength and plyometric movements such as leaps, jumps and bounds.
Wine: Here’s proof boxed wine can be downright delicious for the equivalent of $5 a bottle
The bag-in-the-box keeps the wine fresh for several days and even weeks in the refrigerator, always available for a glass while cooking dinner, a splash for deglazing a pan, or a final sip while cleaning up.
Parenting: ‘The mom shame is so real’: There’s no way to win in the pandemic
As schools across the country announce their plans for the fall, working parents are forced to choose from an array of bad options: Send your kids back to school, if it’s open, and risk coronavirus exposure—or keep them home with little or no supervision as you try to simultaneously parent, do your job and monitor your child’s online schooling.