If you love flowers and grew up in the Midwest or the Northeast at this time of year your thoughts are likely turning to lilacs. I grew up in Connecticut, and one whiff of a lilac blossom will immediately transport me nostalgically back to the springs of my childhood.  Read more>

As we move outdoors, we start to think of what we want our gardens to look like this summer. Which flowers and plants worked well and thrived last year, which varieties we’d like to add, and which areas we’d like to improve.  Read more>

How will you honor this day? We hope this poem will inspire you…  Read more>

Can Earth Be Earth?

With Earth Day fast approaching, the question is, what will you do to mark this international day, go even greener, and help save our planet? If you’re near the Washington D.C. area or you’ve ever wanted to visit, maybe you can take part in the Earth Day Network’s  Mobilize the Earth™rally on the National Mall.  Read more>

The Importance of Emergency Preparedness

“Not if the tornado hits you, when the tornado hits you,” is a quote from Mike Seidel last Friday on the Weather Channel as devastating tornadoes ripped through the American Heartland.  Read more>

It’s a time to give, but it’s also a time to give back. As we tend to consume more and increase household waste as much as up to 25% over the holiday season, we can also look at lowering our carbon footprint and finding gifts  Read more>

Environmental Factors Call For Record Breaking Snowfalls

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Is your snow princess outfit ready? Those in the northeast were so lucky to have the first snowfall in October – note: the first snowfall EVER in Central Park in October  Read more>

Remember the woman wearing oven mitts, waist deep in water, cleaning out the street drain in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene? She was awesome!!  Read more>

Every year Good Housekeeping comes out with their list of products tested by their scientists among thousands of new products, and this year Method Laundry Detergent came out on top with their VIP award – *Very Innovative Products.   Read more>

I was watching the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams last night and he turned to the weather; unfortunately the weather seems to be included in the nightly news much more often these days. Brian said, “I want you to take a look at this: a giant vortex over the mid-west  Read more>

Meteorites?!

Yes! Meteorites and falling space debris! We got through (I’d really like to say survived, but very tragically not all of us did)  Read more>

We all know that Labor Day Weekend is a great time to hit deals on furniture, clothing and white sales, but did you know it’s also great weekend for gardening deals as well?  Read more>