I have a garden bed and would like to plant some vegi , herb ,spice, or fruit plants but I would like to know what are some of the easier plants to grow and keep healthy until harvest? Also When you list a plant please tell me if should plant the seeds for that plant or by the plants if I can at first! I live in Pa if that helps with the Climate. Thanks! [more..]

In order to work effectively, burglars and intruders need the cover of darkness; shadows for shadowy people. By installing security garden lights you will be depriving intruders of one of the tools of their trade.Sensor PIR lights are lights that have been fitted with a small infra-red sensor, typically in the base plate. When the sensor detects movement, the lights are automatically activated. Many such garden lighting systems are sensitivity-adjustable, which means you are able to reduce the incidence of accidental activation.Other methods of increasing the security of your home and garden include the installation of solar powered lights (although these will only be efficient for 9 out of 12 months), or fitting a timer to the power supply of ordinary garden wall lights.PIR Security Lights: Just made for the British climate!Did you know that wall lights with built in PIR are at their most optimum at temperatures between 15?and 20?C? When heat falls below this level, the sensors are more reactive to motion; at temperatures above 30?C, the sensors are less reactive. Given that British air temperature rarely rises above 30?C, sluggish activation of the lights is hardly likely to be a problem. In fact, if you are looking [more..]

Is it everyone with his own organic garden and composting toilet or is it installing solar panels and driving a hybrid car? It is living in a tent and riding a bicycle? How spartan a lifestyle is truly sustainable going forward? I guess this is why we can't figure out how to save the planet. No two people agree on what is reasonable. [more..]

How prophetic. Almost as soothing as scratching poison ivy with the thorn of an hypnotic rose. Like going parachuting ... the 'brave' way. So, then. Who agrees that organization-wide, the backlash could go so far as to 'misname' a model: "The Ruin-car-nation"? Ruins car. Ruins nation. The Ruincarnation! Comes standard with: Spiral-fluorescent headlights, Solar cigarette lighter, Lighted glove-compartment, Roof-top garden-system for a merrier time, Monophonic, soothing, AM Radio/8-track tape player, Cadillac 4-6-8 cylinder conversion engine, Ultra-efficient, 2-gear, manual transmission, - - (or 1-gear transmission if "reverse gear" is not needed) Automatic inspect-&-pay radio ID for all Federal toll-roads, . Hidden surveillance cameras Guaranteed-secure Govt ownership of recordings therefrom. Pedals (for your improved motoring efficiency) Toyota? If Govt can meddle, it will meddle. Regardless of brand. " " [more..]

Most pool supply distributors can offer an astounding selection of algaecides and clarifiers for your swimming pool, and if you do not understand how they work, or what their uses are, it can be difficult to make the right choice.Pool algaecide should be added to your swimming pool on a daily basis if you regularly experience problems with algae growing in your pool. If you have not ever had an algae problem in your swimming pool, there is no need for the algaecide pool chemical. Local pool stores and less honest pool supply dealers will sell an algaecide chemical to treat an existing algae growth. Once algae has grown in your swimming pool, the only pool chemical that will kill it is pool shock. Algaecide is only a preventative measure, and will do nothing to treat an existing problem.Pool algaecide is either a copper based formula, or what is commonly referred to as a "quat" or "polyquat" algaecide. Copper based algaecides use copper to treat and prevent algae growth, and can be used against all types of algae. Copper algaecides will not cause foam in a swimming pool, which can be a problem when using "quat" algaecides. Although they are [more..]

Most people have come across LED lighting in one form or another; typically in torches, Christmas lights and solar or mains powered garden lighting. But many are still unaware that home LED lighting is now not only possible, but very much the future of domestic household lighting.The Lighting Industry is fast dropping further investment in the current generation of low-energy lamps (Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFLs - ungainly, garish and, being filled with Mercury vapour, a disposal nightmare). Companies such as the giant Philips Lighting Corporation have already stated their commitment to home LED lighting as the way forward.As a result, the availability, range and affordability of home LED lighting solutions is increasing at an explosive rate. But as at this moment it is still best to introduce LED lighting into your own home by approaching those application that LEDs are best able to replace.The essential difference between traditional incandescent light bulbs and LED lights is that the former wastes up to 98% of the electricity supplied as heat but does shine light in all directions, whereas LED light sources convert nearly all their electricity into light (hence the reason they stay cool to the touch) but shine a pure [more..]