Archive for April, 2008

 

* Homeschoolers and Comparison *

April 21st, 2008 at 2:04 pm

I received a wonderful newsletter today from  Jeannie Fulbright author of Apologia’s Exploring Creation science books. Here news letter is called Jeannie’s Journal. You can subscribe at her web site.  http://www.jeanniefulbright.com/home.html (click here)
 
Below is an excerpt from her article The Comparison Trap in this months newsletter. Be sure and subscribe to completely read this great […]

* How to make a self watering container *

April 18th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

I had someone ask how I made my self watering containers for my vegetables. I think self watering is a little stretch of the imagination, you do have to fill the reservoir every so often but you can leave them for a week at a time depending on the weather.
Here is the web site […]

* New garden containers and garden deck setup *

April 9th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

I decided to try making my own self watering containers for the deck this year. I went to a tomato growing seminar and this was all the rage for growing a lot of tomatoes in a small area.
 
I have also had some trouble with our dogs digging into the potted plants. It’s sort of […]

* Food prices - so why should we get better at growing a garden? *

April 4th, 2008 at 12:22 pm

I think this article is quite an eyeopener as to why it is important to learn how to garden. Even if you live in the city you can grow enough fresh veggies to help supement your grocery budget. Check out my gardening category for ideas.
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Silent’ famine sweeps globe
Rice, fertilizer shortages, food costs, […]

* Homeschooling - What are your goals anyway? *

April 1st, 2008 at 7:48 am

My friend Donna Martin owner and encourager of Kinderd Spirits Newsletter emailed the following quote today. It was as if Mary Pride took my convictions and wrote them down. Also, be sure and stop by Donna’s site and sign up for her newsletter: http://www.biblicalwomanhood.org/(click here)  - Enjoy!
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“Fatalism and False Goals”
 
As Christian […]