Hummingbirds are beautiful birds and more than a little quirky. When I was a kid, my parents had a hummingbird feeder outside their window and, every once in a while, these fascinating little birds would come and drink from it. They hover above the feeder like an avian helicopter and have the precision … [Read more...]
Garden Size: How Much Is Too Much?
November 12, 2010 By 2 Comments
When it comes to flower gardens, my philosophy has always been this: Simpler is better. I have seen grandiose gardens with manicured shrubbery, flowers from all over the world that are bigger than my house. The question I always have when I exit one of those Hanging Gardens of Babylon is this: How … [Read more...]
Xeriscaping: Green Your Garden
May 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you are like most Americans, Your lawn and garden is the source of most of your water usage. If you want to reduce your usage, then you need to take a look at what you are putting in your garden. Plants that use less water can be every bit as pretty (often even prettier if you ask me - there is … [Read more...]
Do it Yourself: Prepping the Garden for Spring
March 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
We may be a little early for April Showers bring May Flowers, but it's never to soon to start preparing your spring garden bed. Think about the colors and location you would like, make sure there's going to be lots of sunshine, and don't forget to think about management. Are you the queen of all green … [Read more...]
Get Creative on a Budget: Throw a Valentine’s Day Party
February 3, 2010 By 5 Comments
We all want to save a little money during the holiday season, and if you're anywhere north of Philadelphia and it's sub 10 degrees outside, you probably want to stay inside as much as possible. Even walking a few blocks to the corner market, or struggling to unfreeze your car lock takes too much effort … [Read more...]
A British Cup of Tea in the Garden?
June 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While our ancestors threw off the influence of Great Britain in favor of a more democratic and anti-imperialist government, they were thinking in terms of money and politics. This is important to keep in mind for all those Yanks who still hold the revolutionary American spirit close to heart: taking … [Read more...]
This Week in Home and Garden
May 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Life is short, don't let good deals pass YOU by... Discount Furniture Alert! Target is not only a great resource for apparel, electronics and groceries but they also happen to have a great selection of FURNITURE. Check out the Retro Black Kitchen Stool and other great finds by clicking the link. If … [Read more...]
Tweet-Tweet! Shop for Discount Bird Feeders
April 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I have wanted a bird feeder since I was a kid and would watch episodes of Tweety Bird and Sylvester the Cat! Something about that tiny bird with the bad lisp just tickled my fancy. Unfortunately as I have gotten older, I have decided that I really don't care for the conventional wooden sort and was … [Read more...]
