

5 Must-Have Plants for Relaxation
If creating a garden has been languishing on your to-do list but you’ve been too intimidated to get started, you no longer have an excuse to procrastinate. Garden Tribe, an online gardening education spot, provides the know-how necessary to help you become a successful gardener, regardless of how grand or simple your goals are. The site serves both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to build their skills and learn from expert gardeners. Stressed out? Who isn’t these


The cost of home renting vs. owning in Florida
Personal finance website GOBankingRates.com released a guide detailing how monthly rent compares to monthly mortgage payments across the U.S. To see the price breakdown for all U.S. states, visit the GOBankingRates website. The bottom line: It's cheaper to own a home than it is to rent one in 42 states, with renting more affordable in only eight states and the District of Columbia. According to GOBankingRates.com, the average savings enjoyed by homeowners in Florida is $398 p

Vote 4 for Solar- Misleading the Public
Floridians, DO NOT VOTE FOR 1 for Solar in November. This is misleading legislation backed by FPL to control the flow of energy from individuals using solar on their terms and eliminate Net Metering (which is to LIMIT SOLAR). In August primaries, vote YES on amendment 4 to SUPPORT SOLAR. And in November, VOTE NO on amendment 1 to SUPPORT SOLAR. The group "Floridians for Solar Choice" is the legit grassroots group trying to push our solar use forward. "Consumers for Solar Choi


Reasons That Going Green Makes Sense
There is a variety of reasons to go green, but most come back to supply and demand. We have a limited amount of resources available and more and more people using them up. If we want our future generations to enjoy the same standard of living we've experienced, we need to take action. Green building is a great place to start, as buildings consume 14% of potable water, 40% of raw materials, and 39% of energy in the United States alone (according to the US Green Building Counci