The definition of organic gardening can signify various things depending on what type of indoor gardening a person is going to set in. The term ‘organic’ has been interpreted by various gardeners. Some defined organic as the involvement of the use of fertilizers that are made from vegetable and animal waste, while others defined it as all-natural without the use of medications, hormones and synthetic chemicals. Nevertheless, organic is defined as 100 per... (Continue Reading)

Other holidays repose on the past.
Arbor Day proposes the future.
- J. Sterling Morton

In the United States, Arbor Day is typically celebrated on the final weekend of April. This year, it’s April 26. Cities throughout the United States and the rest of the world will celebrate the day by planting trees, and residents are encouraged to do the same. Many states observe Arbor Day at other times, but on the Arbor Day Foundation website, http://... (Continue Reading)

Yesterday, the Senate voted 51-49 on the Mikulski-Murray-Reid bill to replace the across-the-board automatic budget cuts (sequestration) of $85 billion for the current year, and reduce the deficit by $110 billion.  The measure failed because under Senate filibuster rules, a simple majority is not sufficient and a 60-vote super majority is needed to pass most bills.  The bill included: targeted cuts to defense and agriculture spending, increased revenue by clo... (Continue Reading)