The next time you walk outside and see a garden bed full of weeds and reach for the Roundup, why not stop and ask yourself a question. “Why douse them with something that will remain in the soil for who knows how long?” Maybe you should reach for vinegar instead. Vinegar is cheap. It’s easy to use. White Vinegar Weed Killer is the way to go.

You can use either plain vinegar, or mix it with dawn dish washing soap and salt and pour into a spray ...»

My husband and I completed our Kitchen Makeover in December of last year. We did it all ourselves from floor to ceiling. Check out all the before and after pictures at this link:

http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2011/12/before...

4 raised beds and tomatoes are held up by cats cradle.Also cattle syrup containers.

Clock By renowned artist Tony Viscardi

28 x 28 $275.00

see more at www.ViscardiDesigns.com

There are lots of pesticides out there for poison ivy control, but here are some natural ways to treat this pest.

Here are some organic means of preventing poison ivy from taking hold in your garden:

Digging and rooting it out.Soap SprayVinegar, detergent and salt spray

Boiling WaterSmother the area where the poison ivy is growing. ...»

If you are like me, you are getting ready to break ground and plant your vegetable garden. I found this article on vertical gardening and it had some interesting information, plus it has ...»

We built this simple firepit at the end of the summer and it only takes 30 minutes to put it together!

I used to hate brussel sprouts. I thought they were bitter and rarely cooked them. But then I discovered how roasting and grilling brings out their natural sweetness and have come to love them.

Alas, here in NC, they don't do so well for me. I have yet to get either a spring or fall crop from them. My soil is better this year, so I am going to plant some in August and hope.

Brussel sprouts are easy to grow as long as you ...»