Farmers have been doing it for ages, eco-wise citizens have long been in the know about it, and now, more and more of us are catching on: Composting is an easy, affordable way to help the environment as well as your own backyard.

City slickers who complain incessantly about their broadband internet options (that's me - I admit it) should spare a thought for their country cousins.

On a clear night with a full moon, natural light cascades through tree branches. Late-night grillers, kids squeezing in a few more minutes on the swing set and evening strollers can see a little better.

Watching DIY entrepreneur Angela Beer totter down a steep driveway in 10cm heels and designer fur-trimmed coat, it's hard to picture her on a building site. She's clutching an over-sized handbag, not a 30-piece toolkit.

They are the flower thief's favorite quarry. Hydrangea blossoms have been known to vanish overnight from front-yard gardens and public parks.