Creating a Garden Budget

Audrey J. Powers

A garden budget is just another component of a garden journal and is a very important tool for those gardeners who overspend. The reason for a budget goes beyond saving money but also allows the gardener to see what they have, see what they need, and create ways of acquiring […]

The Pros and Cons of Home Tanning Beds

Audrey J. Powers

Today, relaxing in tanning beds to achieve the perfect tone of bronzed skin is a common activity. This $5 billion a year industry used to be reserved as a luxury for those in the upper class, but now millions of people enjoy this indulgence, regardless of income. Many of these […]

Organic Gardening – A Speech for Teachers

Audrey J. Powers

Organic gardening has increasingly become an important part of the curriculum in schools around the world. Teachers at every grade level find themselves teaching it to students, and sometimes being called on to give a speech to a group of parents. As a career educator and principal, I know the […]

Garden Ideas For a Small Garden

Audrey J. Powers

Gardening enthusiasts does not require a huge space to keep them going. A small patch of space in your backyard can be converted to a beautiful garden. First things first. Before any gardening activity is undertaken, you have to evaluate the space as to what type of garden you wish […]

Essentials Of Gardening

Audrey J. Powers

To keep your garden looking healthy, beautiful, and get the most out of it you need certain gardening tools. Whether you have a flower garden or a vegetable and fruit garden there are certain tools that will make your life as a gardener easier. You can either buy or make […]

Gardening in the Shade – Pros and Cons

Audrey J. Powers

Considering some of the adverse conditions in shaded areas, they always seem to be avoided by gardeners for what seems to be the lack of possibilities these locations seem to offer, however there are numerous plants that thrive tremendously under such conditions. Prime candidates for a location such as these […]

Funny Gardening Stories

Audrey J. Powers

You might not think it, but gardening can be an exciting adventure. No, it’s true. Really, it is. I can tell you the funniest stories about things that have happened to me in my garden. From creatures big to small, something funny happens every year! I love the taste of […]