Looking to get in on the hemp trend and try it yourself? We’ve got answers to all of your burning questions. What Are Hemp Seeds? In a nutshell (pun intended), hemp seeds are seeds (technically nuts) of a hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). They have zero to a little amount of THC (which produces weed’s mind-altering effects) and are safe to consume on a daily basis. Typically, hemp seeds are hulled before they are packaged and sold, though it is completely safe to eat them with their shells still intact....

With newer reblooming types, like the Endless Summer Series or Let’s Dance Series, when you prune is less critical because these hydrangeas bloom on new growth as well as old wood. Even if you cut off some of the flower buds by pruning the old stems, the plant will still bloom on the new growth. White-flowered paniculata (like varieties ‘PeeGee’ and ‘Limelight’) and arborescens (including ‘Annabelle’) types flower on new wood, so they can be pruned any time other than just before they bloom....

Because honeywort is mainly seed-grown, there’s quite a bit of variability in flower color. Most honeywort blossoms are purple to blue, but you may come across creams and even yellows. The plants attract pollinators with their nectar-rich flowers. The foliage of honeywort is also unique. Most plants in this family have exceptionally hairy foliage, whereas honeyworts may only have stray hair here and there. The leaves are thick and waxy in an attractive gray-green color....

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Types of Daffodils Daffodils (Narcissus) are an antidote to the winter blues. Choose bulbs from all three blooming times: early, mid-season or late, and keep the daffodil show running for months in your garden. If you want the first possible flowers, try ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’, a classic yellow trumpet daffodil that blooms in January or February. The early, miniature, yellow ‘Tete a Tete’ deserves a starring location next to your front walk....

1. You haven’t updated your lighting. Dated light fixtures instantly reveal a room’s age. To refresh your lighting, shop vintage stores for an antique chandelier or pendant, paint your old fixture, or purchase something new. Ford notes that in most cases, you can replace an existing fixture yourself in about 10 minutes. “You can swap out a light really easily and now, all of a sudden, you love your room,” she says....

What Is Acorn Squash? Available year-round and at peak production from September through March, acorn squash is a sought-after vegetable that’s known for its nutty flavor. Plus, it’s filled with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium. Just like other winter squash such as butternut, delicata, buttercup, and spaghetti squash, it has a hard skin. But don’t let that hard skin scare you away—after you bake it, the skin will become soft and easily separate from the flesh, so there’s no need to worry about peeling it....

How to Braise Short Ribs To learn how to braise short ribs, we’re going to reference the BHG Test Kitchen’s recipe that features a classic braising technique: You brown the ribs, then cook the meat in a small amount of liquid that’s flavored with vegetables and herbs. As a bonus, the cooking liquid becomes a pan sauce with just a few extra touches. If you like, you can top the finished dish with a gremolata, a traditional citrus-herb topper, to add a jolt of contrasting freshness to the long-simmered meat....

If your home’s builder didn’t deem laundry room shelving important enough to make the punch list, you might find yourself looking for a custom solution. Worry not; we’ve got the perfect way to add shelving to your laundry room and give it the style and function boost it deserves. Choosing a Laundry Room Shelf Style Choosing the right shelf style for your laundry room comes down to the layout of the space....