Indoor Gardening Tips for Jerry Seinfeld

Posted on: 20 January, 2005

Author: Candee Stark

"I have no plants in my house. They won't live for me.Some of them don't even wait to die, they commit ... ... on, admit it....is your thumb not as green as you want it to be? Are "I have no plants in my house. They won't live for me.Some of them don't even wait to die, they commit suicide"~Jerry SeinfeldCome on, admit it....is your thumb not as green as you want it to be? Are you having trouble keeping your house plants alive and healthy? Can you relate to Jerry on this one? Relax….you’re not alone! Many of...

Flowers Say "I Love You"

Posted on: 15 January, 2005

Some people dismiss flowers as ... but the truth is that, in general, women adore them, and men are secretly pleased and ... when someone presents them with a stylish ... or a Some people dismiss flowers as old-fashioned, but the truth is that, in general, women adore them, and men are secretly pleased and flattered when someone presents them with a stylish arrangement or a flower gift basket. If you see yourself as a romantic person, find excuses to give flowers as often as possible. Flowers are such a vibrant expression of Nature's beauty that it's rare to find...

How to Lose Weight While Gardening

Posted on: 15 January, 2005

Author: Candee Stark

Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the ... just thinking about it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of are nodding your heads Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the yard?Does just thinking about it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of are nodding your heads in agreement. What I am about to suggest only takes a slight change in your thinking and a bit of planning and you can learn how...

The Magic of Flowers

Posted on: 13 January, 2005

Author: Karen Escaland

Flowers are natural gifts that beautify our ... Whether used in an ... to grace the kitchen table or placed in a vase by the bedside, flowers provide a sense of ... and welcome Flowers are natural gifts that beautify our environment. Whether used in an arrangement to grace the kitchen table or placed in a vase by the bedside, flowers provide a sense of invitation and welcome to guests and offer the sweet fragrances of springtime in the process. The gift of flowers can brighten anyone’s day and bring an abundance of happiness to those who receive them.Flowers are...

Growing Great Tomatoes

Posted on: 12 January, 2005

Author: Karen Gross

For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes ... ... so ... Whether ... plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few ba For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes vegetable gardening so enjoyable. Whether purchasing plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you harvest an abundant crop at the end of the growing season. There are many different varieties of tomatoes to choose from, depending on whether you will be...

Pest Control for the Vegetable Garden

Posted on: 12 January, 2005

Author: Karen Gross

One of the biggest ... for ... ... is pest control. Anyone who has tried to keep a ... deer from eating the sweet corn knows how ... it can be to deter animals, includi One of the biggest challenges for vegetable gardeners is pest control. Anyone who has tried to keep a determined deer from eating the sweet corn knows how difficult it can be to deter animals, including insects, birds, rabbits and other wildlife from what, for them is a natural smorgasbord. From their perspective, there sit these wonderful veggies, all neat and weeded, almost as if you...

Organic Gardening In The Backyard – Fun, Healthy, and Easier Than You May Think

Posted on: 12 January, 2005

Author: C.J. Gustafson

Organic ... which is ... thought of as ... out of the 60s hippie culture, has been steadily growing in ... over the years. Not only can you find entire aisles of organics at Organic gardening, which is sometimes thought of as something out of the 60s hippie culture, has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. Not only can you find entire aisles of organics at the local supermarket, the number of specialty stores dedicated to organically grown foods has increased dramatically. Part of this popularity is due to an increasing understanding of the dangers associated with synthetic...

Carnivorous Plants and Black Bears

Posted on: 08 January, 2005

Author: Jacob Farin

... plants native to the United States are ... to cold ... frost and snow. That is what really makes these plants very unique. They may look ... but really they are as h Carnivorous plants native to the United States are accustomed to cold temperatures, frost and snow. That is what really makes these plants very unique. They may look tropical, but really they are as hardy as a black bear in the Rockies.But, like the black bear, there is something that frost-tolerant plants do not like – dry freezing Arctic wind. This type of wind will pull moisture...

How to Significantly Lower Your Wedding Flower Costs

Posted on: 07 January, 2005

When planning a wedding, it is vital to keep in mind that ... 5-10% of the budget may be consumed by floral costs. Whether your budget is $5000 or $15,000, this ... is a ... When planning a wedding, it is vital to keep in mind that approximately 5-10% of the budget may be consumed by floral costs. Whether your budget is $5000 or $15,000, this percentage is a significant amount considering all of the other things that are battling over your hard earned dollars (or, your parents’ hard earned dollars!) Although the thought of spending so much on an...

Wicker Outdoor Furniture

Posted on: 30 December, 2004

Author: Hans Dekker

Wicker Outdoor ... can possibly be more ... ... than the early morning sky of the sunrise, or the colorful heavens ... the setting sun? Imagine yourself seated in th Wicker Outdoor FurnitureWhat can possibly be more gloriously breathtaking than the early morning sky of the sunrise, or the colorful heavens surrounding the setting sun? Imagine yourself seated in the coziest nook of your patio basking in the evening’s last rays from your place in a favorite outdoor wicker furniture piece. Just the thought seems to wash away the tenseness of a long day.Outdoor wicker furniture has a “personality” all...