(Monarda in the wind)

The annual infestation of ant are showing up outside of our home again this year. We usually only act when they find their way into the house, and so far this year we've been lucky. But it got me to thinking if there was any natural, chemical-free...

If you're looking for a way to lose unwanted weight, you may have considered the new weight loss pill "Alli." It's a fat blocking drug that not only sounds unhealthy to me because we need fat to be healthy, but it also has a nasty side effect. Read...

For my vegetable, herb and flower gardens, I've applied measures to conserve soil moisture, such as adding compost prior to planting, and keeping a good layer of mulch on top to hold in the moisture. But sometimes weather conditions require you to...

With the slumping economy, we're all looking for ways to save money. With the rising cost of gas for our cars, utility costs and food, it seems everywhere we turn it's costing us more and our incomes aren't keeping up.In spite of the rising cost of...