Home & Garden

Welcome to our publix laundry detergent review. Last month, I decided to try a new brand of laundry detergent from Publix called, Mountain Fresh 2X Ultra with bleach alternative. And, so far, it’s working out really well. Much better than expected, considering that it’s about half the price of Tide or Cheer and cleans just … Read more

I recently saw a televised advertisement for a new product called the AeroGarden and found myself intrigued. The gist of this new product seemed to be that it allowed someone with or without a green thumb to grow a low maintenance garden of the herbs, flowers, fruit, and/or vegetables of her choice within the convenient … Read more

The phlox I threw behind the shed thinking it was a weed has just about finished blooming. I'm feeling a little unproductive as I look at everyone's outstanding garden photos, and driving through a town lush with summer blooms makes me feel quite inadequate. I mean, if the town crew can make things grow, why … Read more

With spring already here and summer fast approaching, you might be thinking about starting a vegetable garden. Working outside can be a great stress reliever and growing your own food, flowers, or herbs can be very rewarding, not to mention healthy and money saving. If you are planning to try your hand at growing something, … Read more

I remember being allowed to have my own "garden" as a child. I was possessive of its fruits and was proud when "my" stuff was served for part of dinner. It didn't occur to me that I was learning at the time, but when our own children expressed an interest it seemed the perfect combo. … Read more

After a long and cold winter, spring has finally arrived, and now is the time to start getting your yard into tip-top shape. If you enjoy planting flowers and growing your own produce, you'll also need to get your garden prepared as well. If you have never planted a garden but are interested in learning, … Read more

Corn is a heavy feeder and will deplete all the nutrients in the garden soil. Garden soil has to be prepared by heavily amending it with organic material, ground limestone and possibly potash before planting corn, with the best garden soil preparations starting a year in advance with a cover crop and garden plant rotation. … Read more

No matter what type of foods you like to cook, most people will agree that freshly picked spices and ingredients are much better than canned or frozen ones. The only problem is that many of us do not have the time or space for a full blown vegetable garden in our homes. There are also … Read more