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Archive of entries posted on January 2012

Could I possibly be considered a hoarder?

I’ve not watched any of the new reality shows on hoarding, but once in a while I ask myself that question.  I do have hoarding tendencies for saving plastic plant pots (I do use them, really I do), plastic produce containers, egg cartons, fabric (she who dies with the most fabric wins) and, oh yes, [...]

New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map published

During the yucky days of winter the Happy Hoer does a lot of surfing ……. I also subscribe to several blogs of interest.  Just this morning a new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was published, with a feature where you can type in your zip code and your map will magically appear Check it out [...]

Nutritional help for the New Year

We all could use a little help getting our minimum daily requirements of vitamins, fiber, minerals and all that stuff that our bodies need to thrive.  Recently, during a surfing adventure, I ran across a new website published by the USDA.  It’s called ChooseMyPlate.gov and it’s a wonderful resource for finding out exactly what’s in [...]