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Why should you switch to Compact fluorescent Light Bulbs? Why wouldn't you, that is the question. These bulbs will save you money and help contribute to saving our planet. Need I say more. I know...
Despite the disagreements concerning the validity of global warming, we have to face it the world's population is growing at a rapid pace, which obviously will require more and more energy. Lets...
Going green is an important way to help our environment and your pocket book. But you don't have to do a complete overhaul to make your home a little more environmentally friendly. Here are a few...
Our oceans are becoming more polluted every day. It does not matter what country is doing the polluting. The pollution knows no boundaries. Wherever the pollution comes from we all suffer the...
Many Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days. But there are many simple things you can do to cut your utility bills. This article shows you how.
Think you can’t make fancy roasted garlic? It is incredibly easy, and so tasty! The roasting process mellows the flavor of the garlic, so it's not as pungent as you might expect. The resulting...
Making small changes in the way you use electricity in your home will help you to save money on your electric bill every month. Combining many of these tips will result in a significant change in...
Every month, we get a little envelope in the mail that literally makes us cringe when we have to open it. That envelope is the monthly electric bill. As the costs for utilities continue to...
Do you want to recycle your empty wine bottles into something useful? This time of year it is common to go through several bottles of wine and also have many overnight guests who may not know...
There are several steps to take to save energy this winter. With the energy prices going up and the almanac saying this will be a colder than usual winter, we need all the tips we can get.
These days its all about the economy and how tight money is. Everyone knows that heating & cooling a home takes a lot of money, but there may be ways to reduce some of that cost! Let's look at...
Recycle those old, burnt out, outdated light bulbs into ornaments. With a little paint, a bit of fabric, a few scraps of fleece and a couple twigs you can make enough snowmen to completely cover...
Do you want to pull your hair out every time you open your electric bill? Well by following a few simple steps you can conserve energy and save money on your electric bill in the process.
Autumn is the time of year when you plant daffodils. You can plant the bulbs from late September to mid November, or until the first hard frost. The daffodil flower comes in many colors as well...
You can be green in the office , car , outside or inside but you are not truly green until you start thinking green. Until in your mind you think what can I do with this item that’s best for the...
The effort to “go green” is more important now than it has ever been. The world has a fixed amount of natural resources and the population is expanding at an outrageous rate. Some natural...
If you're a homeowner, you've probably always got a project going on. To save money on home repairs, visit your local dollar store before you head to the big box store for supplies. Take a...
Small changes can create BIG changes in the environment, especially by going green. Follow these tips to make sure you're up to date when it comes to the "Go Green" movement!
When all the hoop lah began about going green, the media focus was on celebrities doing their part, but using their celebrity bankrolls. Most of us would be stretching it to purchase an electric...
Thirty years ago everyone thought going green was extreme and something hippies did. The fact is, they were right! Now going green is no longer considered extreme, but an extremely necessity!
Turning your family into a green family is important to your family and the planet. Here's what you can do to turn your family green today.
Having flowers blooming indoors during the cold winter months can bring life and color to a normally dreary time. Forcing bulbs to bloom inside is not that difficult and can even be accomplished...
Spring is nature's way of saying 'Let's Party'. If you are feeling a touch of cabin fever or are down with the winter blues here are a few ways to prepare for spring and get ready for your own way...
We're all in this together, and adopting even a few energy saving strategies is good for every individual, not to mention the planet in general. Here are a few ideas on ways you can reduce your...
Recycling is an important task which everyone from all walks of life should be involved. We should ask ourselves. "Are we doing enough to help our environment?."
The first step in going green is to change your light bulbs. This is so easy to do and all you need is energy saving light bulbs.
You always see many flower gardens around the city each Spring! They are so fresh and beautiful....makes you feel so good after winter and the weather is warming up and the flowers start popping...
Daffodils can be planted in gardens as far south as Zone 8, which includes Georgia. Whether you are planting the bulbs in the soil or in containers, daffodils will provide a burst of color early...
The season that we call fall is the perfect time to not only address your spring bulbs in your yard but it’s also time to plant your bulb’s in containers. If you enjoy gardening then you will...
In these uncertain economic times, we all need to try to slash costs wherever we can. Fortunately, we have more control over our energy bills than we think. If high energy bills have got you...
There are so many simple ways to save money everyday. Here are some really easy things that you can do everyday to lower your electricity bill and save some dough!
Going green can be a year-round practice, including during the winter months. While you can't grow your own organic foods outside, you can still be eco-friendly in your house, activities and...
Got the winter blues? Flowers are the antidote! Even if you didn't plant bulbs last fall you can still have a spring display!
One of the most annoying things about growing paperwhite narcissus bulbs is their tendency to grow long skinny flower stalks that fall over just as the flowers are opening. Many old time...
Conserve energy by storing your gas guzzling car in the garage when you need to drive the car and save money. Go Green and be energy efficient in a car that runs on electricity instead of gas...
Do you want to save money on your electric bill? It's easier than you think to reduce your electric bill each month.
Did you know that changing the way you use electricity could save you a substantial amount of money. No kidding... There are simple steps that you can take to lower your electric bill that you...
Learning to conserve on energy is becoming very important part of our household today, due to the high increase in fuel. Below are some steps that will help you save on energy and at the same time...
Long, dark, cold winter days can get quite tiresome and just plain ole' depressing. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to brighten your days on your own. And, make what seems like a...
Did you know that you can coax spring flowering bulbs into blooming in the mid-winter months? There are dozens of bulbs that can add beautiful spring color to your winter, just when you need color...
If you've followed my article called How to grow a year's supply of Garlic in a 40 square foot bed, you'll discover you have a lot of garlic to deal with all at once. How do you store it so that...
Planting garlic is a rewarding task that any garlic lover should try. It is best to plant garlic in the fall but it can also be planted in early spring.
In the northern latitudes, the days are gettng shorter and the air is getting cooler. We've put away the patio furniture and closed the pool. This can be a sad time if we've had a great summer...
Daffodils are grown almost everywhere and once they've been planted they often survive for decades or even centuries without much human intervention. But modern hybrid daffodils are a little less...
Do you always buy bunches of spring onions (scallions) only to discover a couple of weeks later that they have rotted away in your vegetable crisper? Wouldn't you rather have fresh scallions...
It is that time of year again. We all button down our home for the winter and watch the electric bills climb. Knocking the thermostat down a degree or two we hope to keep our bill in check...
The economy is getting tighter, and we're all looking for ways to cut costs. These ideas will work to save some money.
The electric bill can be a tremendous burden especially in the heat of the summer. We all know the more we run the air conditioner the higher the electric bill, but did you know you can save tons...
With energy costs on the rise and pollution and land use issues being a global priority it is important to take what steps we can to reduce our energy consumption.
I remember as a little girl walking along my grandparent's sidewalk that had rows and rows of beautiful red and yellow tulips. My grandfather told me that even though most of them will grow back...
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