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There are many reasons why we garden: food, beauty, recreation, real estate value, etc. And there are many commercial enterprises at the ready, hoping you'll buy their plants. Like fancy packaging on junk food, plants of poor quality are dolled up for sale day, especially the ornamental perennials and bi-annuals. more »

The men in my house have learned by now that it is best to stay out of my way during spring cleaning. This is the season when, room by room, the place gets ripped apart, cleaned, and put back together all in attempt to make life happier and easier for the rest of the year. more »

Here in Southeastern Pennsylvania we just survived a very mild winter. At least 75 days were above normal as far as temperatures are concerned and the state averaged onlyt about 19 inches of snow. That may have been easy on the heating bill, but it a… more »

Wouldn't it be great if more corporations operated under a mission like that of a nonprofit? One that solves a problem, educates the public, or -- my favorite -- protects our environment. One of the roadblocks to this dream is c… more »

It's that time again. The latest SOS Signal has been published, this time with a positive message for 2012. Click here to read The Write Beat's latest newsletter. more »