Are You A Millionaire? Most of us think that someone being a millionaire is a rather rare occurrence. A million dollars certainly doesnât have the purchasing power that it used to be, but itâs still a substantial amount of money to most people. There are actually quite a few millionaires in the United States...
Investment Landscaping with Perennials When you plant a flower, you are making an investment into the future. Certain plants will work well with others, and some will require completely different ground nutrients. So when it comes to planting new flowers, it is like putting money into a savings account or stocks. Play it smart....
The GRS Garden Project: October 2009 Update Every month, my wife and I track how much time and money we spend growing food. This is the report for October 2009. (Here are the results for 2008.) As those of you who follow me on Twitter already know, it’s been a l-o-n-g Saturday filled with all sorts of...
Cut Your Grocery Costs by Planting Your Own Garden Spring has officially sprung and many parts of the country are eager to welcome the warmer weather after a long cold winter. Considered a time of rebirth and growth, spring is the time of year when many people are thinking about what they will grow in their home gardens this coming year....
EarthTalk: On Green Landscaping. EarthTalk is a new weekly installment from E/The Environmental Magazine. Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to landscape my property in a green-friendly way? I would like to create a more natural and wildlife-friendly backyard, but I don’t want to break the bank doing it. Are there any tax incentives for...
Landscaping 101 Landscaping can be done by anyone, but the results will depend on the amount of time, planning and your ability to carry out your goals. If you feel more comfortable paying for professional landscaping services, by all means use that route. However, there is nothing like the feeling that comes...
Different Country Garden Landscapes There are a wide variety of different types of gardens, many of which follow the same theme as country garden landscapes. There are so many different types of gardens that it can seem daunting to determine which type is going to best suit your needs. Let us start with the...
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps: Step 4 - Invest 15% Of Household Income Last time we looked at Baby Step 3, saving up 3-6 months of expenses to prepare for when you have a rainy day. Everyone will have unplanned for expenses, so it's best to plan for it, and be ready! Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps, and our progress. Dave Ramsey's...
Simple Steps For Creating A Debt Management Plan The number of people across the nation that find themselves holding thousands of dollars of debt increases each year and the numbers will continue to grow as the economy continues to slow. Many people that depended on accumulating debt to finance their lifestyle are now finding that the bill is...
Dedication Of Third Largest Solar Plant In The World This Friday In Nevada. ACCIONA will dedicate Nevada Solar One, a 400-acre, 64 MW plant, which is providing clean energy to more than 14,000 homes in Nevada, this Friday February 22, 2008. The plant employs more than 184,000 enormous mirrors that track the sun’s rays and convert that heat into clean energy. The...
Are You A Millionaire? Most of us think that someone being a millionaire is a rather rare occurrence. A million dollars certainly doesnât have the purchasing power that it used to be, but itâs still a substantial amount of money to most people. There are actually quite a few millionaires in the United States...
Investment Landscaping with Perennials When you plant a flower, you are making an investment into the future. Certain plants will work well with others, and some will require completely different ground nutrients. So when it comes to planting new flowers, it is like putting money into a savings account or stocks. Play it smart....
The GRS Garden Project: October 2009 Update Every month, my wife and I track how much time and money we spend growing food. This is the report for October 2009. (Here are the results for 2008.) As those of you who follow me on Twitter already know, it’s been a l-o-n-g Saturday filled with all sorts of...
Cut Your Grocery Costs by Planting Your Own Garden Spring has officially sprung and many parts of the country are eager to welcome the warmer weather after a long cold winter. Considered a time of rebirth and growth, spring is the time of year when many people are thinking about what they will grow in their home gardens this coming year....
EarthTalk: On Green Landscaping. EarthTalk is a new weekly installment from E/The Environmental Magazine. Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to landscape my property in a green-friendly way? I would like to create a more natural and wildlife-friendly backyard, but I don’t want to break the bank doing it. Are there any tax incentives for...
Landscaping 101 Landscaping can be done by anyone, but the results will depend on the amount of time, planning and your ability to carry out your goals. If you feel more comfortable paying for professional landscaping services, by all means use that route. However, there is nothing like the feeling that comes...
Different Country Garden Landscapes There are a wide variety of different types of gardens, many of which follow the same theme as country garden landscapes. There are so many different types of gardens that it can seem daunting to determine which type is going to best suit your needs. Let us start with the...
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps: Step 4 - Invest 15% Of Household Income Last time we looked at Baby Step 3, saving up 3-6 months of expenses to prepare for when you have a rainy day. Everyone will have unplanned for expenses, so it's best to plan for it, and be ready! Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps, and our progress. Dave Ramsey's...
Simple Steps For Creating A Debt Management Plan The number of people across the nation that find themselves holding thousands of dollars of debt increases each year and the numbers will continue to grow as the economy continues to slow. Many people that depended on accumulating debt to finance their lifestyle are now finding that the bill is...
Dedication Of Third Largest Solar Plant In The World This Friday In Nevada. ACCIONA will dedicate Nevada Solar One, a 400-acre, 64 MW plant, which is providing clean energy to more than 14,000 homes in Nevada, this Friday February 22, 2008. The plant employs more than 184,000 enormous mirrors that track the sun’s rays and convert that heat into clean energy. The...Subject: Harold Feinstein Photography Exhibition Reception
Reception with the artist:I never noticed these roses outside my office window. I should look out there more often.

At the height of summer, you will find large fields of these coneflowers at the Volo Bog. These coneflowers held their blooms into October and I think they were the only coneflower blooms seen on my hike around the bog.