In Today’s economy, anything that can help to keep some of our dollars in our pockets is a good thing. This little book, written by a master online searcher, covers many ways to save money, without being frugal and without giving up food, drink and clothing… . . . → Read More: The Get The Biggest Bang for Your Buck Book
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No matter what you are taking a picture of, there are tips and hints to guide you into improving it. Most people take photographs of their families, friends, pets, gardens and family celebrations. We like to record our lives for ourselves and for future generations. The days in which we had just one photo of grandpa sitting on a chair and grandma standing next to him – both wearing the most solemn expression – have gone, thank goodness! Let’s get into color, light, and happy smiles. Let’s catch granny cuddling the kids and grandad with a blob of birthday cake on his chin! Let’s leave a legacy for our great-grandchildren to enjoy. But let it be the best kind of photo that we can manage. . . . → Read More: Episode 30 – What Are You Taking Pictures Of? Many shutterbugs rush around with their point and click camera and photograph everything in sight – then they seem to be disappointed with the result. How much better would their photographs be if they took a little time to compose? Sure, we can’t always pose candid shots, but there are plenty of times that we can. Even taking time to notice what is in the background can be helpful. At the very least, it could save someone being forever remembered with a pole or tree branch growing out of the top of their head. . . . → Read More: Episode 29 – How to Compose Beautiful Pictures Most people have embraced digital photography with enthusiasm. The lower cost of printing and storage is a big factor in the popularity of digital photography, especially for amateurs. With digital photography you don’t have to pay for the printing of a snapshot that has turned out awful. You can view the shot as soon as you’ve taken it and if it’s not up to scratch, delete it from the memory card with a simple click. If you want to wait and look at it on your computer or on the printout machine in the store, you can do that too. . . . → Read More: Episode 28 – Do You Prefer a Film or Digital? Sometimes we are thrilled to have taken a great photograph, but when we see it, either on the computer or printed out, there could be any number of things wrong with it and we feel disappointed. Most of these problems can be prevented or fixed if we just know what’s causing them in the first place. Here are five of the most basic mistakes photographers make. . . . → Read More: Episode 27 – Five Common Photography Mistakes and How to Correct Them Many of today’s digital cameras are multi-function; they do many things that were once not even dreamed of with traditional cameras. Even the cheapest, most basic digital camera can take both still pictures and moving ones, so if your kids are having a great game of soccer you should be able to shoot that winning goal for posterity. If you are not experienced with cameras, it’s important to find out just what your camera can do. . . . → Read More: Episode 26 – What Can Your Camera Do? Share As the weather turns colder and much of your garden shuts down, there are some chores that can be carried out over this quieter gardening time.
1. Ensure all your spring bulbs are in the ground before it freezes over. You should have most of them in the ground by November. 2. There may be some . . . → Read More: Episode 25 – 17 Tips for Caring for Your Garden through Winter Share As with most things in your garden, it depends what you are going to plant and what zone you live in! Spring through to fall seems to be the best time to plant most things, but as always you will need to read the information regarding the plant you wish to grow. Let’s have a . . . → Read More: Episode 24 – What is the Best Time to Plant Your Garden? In the United States, two types of zones are most commonly used when determining the right plant for the right area. Up until fairly recently, the Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the most referred to tool for plant selection. This article discusses zones and their use. . . . → Read More: Episode 23 – What are Zones and How Do They Affect Your Choice of Plants? The main difference between annuals and perennials is their life span. Choosing what is right for your garden will depend on how much time you have to devote to gardening and the look of each particular species. Here we discuss the differences and best uses for each. . . . → Read More: Episode 22 – Do You Want Annuals or Perennials in Your Garden? |
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