Picture of an automobile I could realistically imagine J trying to talk me into buying/restoring courtesy of the unfortunately-named Fornax . It is full spring now, which means J and I have been hit with the home improvement bug. We have been planting some perennials in the garden, removing some of the...

We need some garden threads here! Its cheaper to buy seed than plants but for beginner gardeners, which plants are the easiest to start from seed?

Well, I hate to write about the same topic twice (not really), but some of the articles in the coming week's Dollar Stretcher really got me going - about spring and gardening, seeds, plants, dirt... that sort of thing. There are some really good ideas in those articles, so be sure and take a look...

Hello Everyone. I have two questions 1. Are you looking forward to Spring so that you can plant a garden? 2.Do you think a garden is worth it? We had a great tomato patch a number of years ago. It was great having so many. I wound up with a terrific patchand ended up giving some away.

Hello Everyone, Do you have any plans for the upcoming holiday? Will you send out cards or greetings to family or friends? Will you cook a special dinner, or bake a cake? Does your family have any special traditions? I think people enjoy being remembered on this special day. I would like to wish you...

Lots of helpful people here! Welcome!!

I grew up in Southern California where the weather tends to be predictable and the coldest temperature we ever experienced was 26 degrees. (This was a very rare event.) When my husband and I moved back to Minnesota, I learned about things people did before winter arrived. For example, we loaded up on...

During the summer the Virtual Thrift Club had a lively discussion centering on the National Drought and what it means to the country. I contacted Joe Victor a member of the Minnesota Grain Exchange staff. He explained that I could attend a tour of the Exchange and I plan to do so soon. If there is anyone...

Are you beginning to see signs of Fall where you live? I tried Google-ing the word Fall to see what I could find. Word searches brought a few ideas. They were O. K. but I bet you can do better. It would be fun to compare notes to see how the Season and Weather differ depending on your part of the world...

This is a good article on simple gardening tips, particularly for people who have trouble bending, etc. (The site itself has a number of articles for people with health issues which I find useful.) http://www.yourlifetodaymagazine.com/SimpleGardeningIdeas.php There is a picture of a raised bed with legs...