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The $0 Garden Trend That’s Taking Over Pinterest—And Why It’s Perfect for Southern Growers

Imagine walking past a yard in your neighborhood and seeing a vibrant garden bursting with flowers, herbs, and vegetables—all seemingly grown from nothing. No expensive planters, no fancy fertilizers, just the sheer ingenuity of a gardener who knows how to make nature work for them. That’s exactly what’s happening across…

Frugal Gardening · Jan 15

Electricians Warn: This Extension Cord Mistake Is Fueling House Fires Across the South in 2026

If you’ve ever plugged one extension cord into another to stretch across a room, you’re far from alone, but electricians say this common shortcut is causing a surge in preventable house fires across the South. While it’s not “newly illegal” under state law, daisy-chaining extension cords does violate OSHA and…

Clever Dude · Jan 14

Average home seller last year ‘gained £91,260 more than they paid’

Rising gains in the North have helped offset shrinking returns in the South, property firm Hamptons said.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

7 Southern Towns Where Rent Is Under $1,000

Rent under $1,000 still exists. These seven Southern towns offer affordable housing options for budget‑minded renters.

GOBankingRates · Jan 8

20 Most Budget-Friendly Southern Tourist Destinations

Discover affordable Southern vacation spots offering beaches, mountains, culture and cuisine -- perfect for budget-friendly getaways.

GOBankingRates · Jan 8

Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was up just 214 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just...

Barchart · Jan 8

Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with...

Barchart · Jan 7

Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with bids of $230-232...

Barchart · Jan 7

The climate crisis, aid cuts and deepening poverty are combining to drive a crisis in Madagascar

IN FOCUS: The humanitarian crisis in the south of the country has worsened in recent months, with the head of the country’s UN humanitarian operation telling Nick Ferris there is currently little hope for improvement

The Independent UK · Jan 4

Photos: New Year's celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026

South Pacific nations welcomed 2026 first — 18 hours ahead of NYC's annual ball drop.

Axios · Jan 1