How to Winter

Nothing takes the chill out of a brisk night like mulled cider, this winter favorite. You will need apple cider, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, cloves, and allspice. Optional: rum, whiskey or brandy. Enjoy this holiday recipe for mulled cider.

This video describes how to have a raised garden bed. You can use your raised garden bed for most all vegetables. They are using this one for winter vegetables and early spring ones. A good hint was to line 3 seeds up end to end and that is the depth you need to plant them. Le ...more

Roses, the world’s favorite flowers, are great garden performers that, if well cared for, will live for many years and produce thousands of exquisite blooms. Here are a few helpful hints on growing roses in your own yard or garden: Grow roses in a sunny spot with plenty of a ...more

If you own a home with beat down and rusty gutters, it may be time to replace them with new ones. Gutters are important during the winter time by helping collect any water that can seep or leak into your home, causing water damage. They're not too difficult to replace and can ...more

Don't put up with another winter of discontent. There are simple things you can do to lift yourself out of the doldrums. You Will Need: • A doctor or mental health professional • Natural sunlight • A light box • Stress reducers • Negative air ionization • A sunny vacati ...more

Flower arrangements are lovely.. and why not put together a tropical one for summertime? This bouquet is so lovely that it will brighten even the dreariest room. So, bring it out in the summer, or make one in the winter to inspire a little sunshine.. whichever suits you best. ...more

Just because the weather is gloomy outside and Frosty has taken his place outside on your front lawn for a few weeks doesn't mean you can get a taste of the tropics. In fact, citrus fruits come into season during the winter months. Harness their tangy flavor by baking these c ...more

In this tutorial video, you can learn how to make a quick cabbage and butter bean soup. This soup is a great way to warm up in the winter.

Chicken noodle soup is a very comforting dish, but sometimes you need something a bit heartier. In this video, Betty shows us how to make her favorite chicken noodle casserole. This dish is bursting with flavor and very filling. The casserole is perfect for a chilly winter eve ...more

Pumpkin soup is a hearty, warming and extremely tasty soup. Great for those winter nights. Make pumpkin soup. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Preserving the environment is not only the right thing to do—it can result in significant cost savings for your business. Step 1: Educate yourself Educate yourself about the local, state, and federal environmental regulations that apply to your business. Step 2: Evaluate you ...more

Make the most of summer's bounty by learning how to preserve it for winter. You Will Need * Canning jars, lids, and screw bands * A boiling-water canner * Fruit * A chopstick or wooden skewer * A clean, damp cloth * A jar lifter or stainless-steel tongs * Extra boiling water * ...more

This thick, creamy winter soup cooks up in just 35 minutes and makes a hearty main course.

Clare Jones from Mushrooms Canada teaches you how to make French Mushroom soup, that is sure to become a favorite in your household! In a soup pot, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 lb of sliced, fresh mushrooms; you can use any combination of mushrooms that you wish. Let the mushroo ...more

Watering requirements for deciduous trees is dramatically different in autumn than at other seasons throughout the year. In the autumn there is less wind, less evaporation, the temperatures are lower and so there is less of a problem with dehydrating the plant. When you plant ...more

Extend the life of your gardening tools using these simple cleaning techniques. This is most important when you're putting tools away for winter.

Good Housekeeping says these products and ideas can help women keep their skin from getting rough in cold winter.

Prepare the meat loaf. In a mixing bowl, place the ground beef, chopped onion, crushed crackers, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, using hands or a spoon. Form into loaf and place in a greased 8" baking pan. Prepare the p ...more

In this tutorial video, you will learn to cook black bean stew. This stew is great for any time, but especially the winter. You will need a pressure cooker for this recipe.

If your old clothes are of high quality and in good shape, selling them on consignment is an easy way to make cash quickly. closet Step 1: Find shops Look in the yellow pages or search online under “consignment,” “resale,” or “secondhand” to see what’s in your area. Step 2: ...more

This tutorial cooking video will teach you to cook root vegetables. These cooking ideas for vegetables are delicious for the winter time.

Pomegranates are the super food of the moment. In season through the winter, they are rich in Vitamin C, among others. Here's the easiest way to get the seeds out.

Maria shows how she keeps her family's tummies full by making a hearty and filling Winter Minestrone. Minestrone is an Italian based soup made up of many different vegetables. This particular soup has onions, celery, carrots and garlic. You start by heating up oil in your pot. ...more

First of all, he explains that evergreens will have problems if you don't water them late enough into the season. He introduces Ken Mayer who compares two types of evergreens. He shows a tree which has lost its coloration and explains that that tree lost water over the winter. ...more

A hearty and healthy meal, especially for a winter's day. Preparation time is 15 minutes and cooking time is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Make a hearty borscht soup. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Fresh Italian soup perfect for both winter and summer dining accompanied by warmed, crusty ciabatta bread. Hope you relish our minestrone soup recipe. Make delectable minestrone soup. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Dave helps you prepare your vegetable garden for the winter and has some suggestions for rescuing those remaining green tomatoes.

If you want to protect your garden from pests, the sun, or even the harsh winter months, then applying a row cover is a great idea. It doesn't take very long to put together and can do wonders when it comes to making sure that your garden will grow without any problems. All y ...more

Summer is coming, and of course you're going to want to look your best. The makeup palette you use during winter shouldn't be the same as summer. Here are a few good tips on giving yourself a light and summery look.

A tequila-based cocktail that is both sweet and creamy - perfect as a winter warmer! Make a Toreador cocktail. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Pomelos are large yellow grapefruit like fruit that are often found in Chinese markets during the winter and early Spring. If you are wondering what these fruits are and when the best time is to buy one, check out this quick advice from Dr. Savant. The good doctor will tell yo ...more

Not everyone has the "Sun" or "Apollo" line on their palm. For those lucky enough to have it, such a line indicates many potential gifts and popularity! Watch this video as Jim Winters explains how to identify the Sun line and what it indicates for the individuals who have them.

There is more than one reason you would need to dry your shoes. Whether you're an athelete who frequently runs in the mud or goes kayaking or you live in New York where the winters literally freeze your face off, tossing your shoes in the dryer gets them clean and warm. We've ...more

In this cooking video series, our expert will demonstrate how to make a delicious and hearty crock pot beef stew. If you don't have a lot of time to spend cooking but want a full meal when you get home, this is the perfect recipe for you. Our expert chef will demonstrate how t ...more

Bike Racks on Buses Have no fear! The bike racks on the front of Muni and other regional buses are easy to use - just check out this short video how-to, brought to you by DPT's Bicycle Program, and Brian McCarthy and Dave Winters of Muni. http://www.sfbike.org/?transit

Master Gardener Rosamarie Maddox asks John White, Doña Ana County Extension Agent, about problems facing her pecans, grapevines, and native shrubs. An unidentified insect found on her pecan tree is identified by John White as a Twice Stabbed Ladybug. This ladybug is a useful i ...more