Cindy's Recipes and WritingsRainwater means different things to different people. To a weatherman, the amount of rainwater we’re getting is big news. It could determine drought or floods. To a farmer, rainwater means the amount of soil moisture …
Rain Barrel Lesson Garden Sense
I’m always looking for ways to save money while conserving natural resources. One highly overlooked resource is rainwater. Harvested rainwater saves well water and tap water for drinking, bathing and cooking. Untreated rainwater is not …
Top Reasons Not To Use Pesticides Garden Sense #DailyDishMagazine
Top Reasons Not To Use Pesticides Our gardens get plagued with pests all season long. Insects not only cause damage by eating leaves, fruits and roots but open wounds on plants allow disease to enter. …
Water Conservation Tips You Can Bank On #DailyDishMagazine
Summer is here. Time for outdoor fun like pool parties, cookouts, baseball, gardening or just relaxing in the backyard with a good book and a tall glass of lemonade. Ahhhhhhh summertime! Now imagine yourself doing …
Helping Houseplants Get Through Winter
Winter is traditionally a time to slow down for houseplants. Remember that most houseplants species we love originated in the tropics and are not cold-weather friendly. To some extent, all plants go through this recharge …