内容摘要：a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has become a global phenomenon over the last few years. Hitmakers

a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has become a global phenomenon over the last few years. Hitmakers

CHONG: They weren’t suspecting a Mexican sneaking in from Canada.CHONG: We made up a whole genre of language.

CHEECH: Put this in your article: We should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. That should be the first sentence.CHONG: We f— up the comedy scene. We had people scrambling.would come over and stay with me by the beach. He was a great astronomer and knew everything about the constellations.

CHONG: We used to meet on the road sometimes. One time we got in a big discussion. His thing was: We gotta get on a spaceship. This Earth is getting messed up. I said Tim, “We’re on a spaceship. The best spaceship you can imagine!” And you know what he said to me? “Oh, you sound just like John Lennon.”Cheech and Chong pose for a portrait on April 23, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

Cheech and Chong pose for a portrait on April 23, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

CHONG: What I’ve known all my life is the racist policies that are now illegal were once the norm around the world. We grew up in a world where America wouldn’t let a boatload of Jews dock in America. And this is after Hitler was defeated. These are human beings!So, what’s in store for gardeners this year? I talked with Dubow and other experts:

In the U.S., 84% of newly built single-family homes sold in 2022 were part of a Homeowners’ Association, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So, it follows that Dubow foresees more homeowners trying to differentiate their HOA properties from their neighbors’ without running afoul of the rules.that incorporate various plant types, including native species that support wildlife, will impart an eco-conscious individuality to cookie-cutter property borders.

Floral foraging is another naturalistic trend predicted for next year. That means going into your garden or into the wild to gather shrub and tree branches, stems and flowers, and using whatever you find outside to create something beautiful to bring inside.“People are craving a connection to nature,” Dubow said, “and foraging helps them do that.”