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Archives for 2013

Building Shelter for Miniature Donkeys or Goats

Updated : April 20, 2026

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The start of a miniature donkey shelter house.

I’ve got these two Irish Miniature Donkeys that I just bought and I need to build for them some kind of a shelter house or small barn so I thought that I would document the process so maybe somebody some where, some day might benefit from my efforts. How do I know that my Miniature… Click here to read more…

How to Control Creeping Charlie

Updated : April 22, 2026

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How to Control Creeping Charlie

While there are plenty of people out there who know that Creeping Charlie is a menace to society, there are also a large number of people out there who think it is just another weed in the yard. It is only after a few weeks of hard work and trying to remove this weed that… Click here to read more…

How to Care for Goats

Updated : November 24, 2014

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How to Care for Goats

Many people are becoming more self sufficient. That may mean securing their own source of water, growing their own food or raising animals. Raising goats can be part of the process when becoming self sufficient. Goats can also be kept for profit. Goats are versatile animals that can be used for meat, milk, fibers, and… Click here to read more…

8 Ways to Purify Water at Home

Updated : November 24, 2014

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Clean, potable drinking water is vital to the survival of virtually all living species. However, sometimes disaster strikes, contaminating major water sources. It is extremely important to be educated on how to treat contaminated water prior to drinking it. The methods below include just eight of the many ways to purify water at home, be… Click here to read more…

Backyard Nursery in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan

Updated : November 24, 2014

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We are a team of experts with a dream of greener and pollution-free Pakistan. We provide: All kinds of seasonal, evergreen decorative, indoor, outdoor, ornamental plants Seeds and Seedlings Gardening Tools and Machines Flower Pots Pesticides Fertilizers and Manures Landscaping Services Land Reclamation Gardening Manpower/Services. We want to make the area look more and more… Click here to read more…

Whistle Hill Nursery

Updated : November 24, 2014

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“In Tune With Great Prices!” Born on a hilltop in Tennessee, Prettiest state in the land of the free. Worked in the dirt so he knew flow’r and weed, Planted him some seeds when he was only three. That’s me… Nathan, homegrown right here in Clinton, Tennessee. While I’m not legendary like ole Davy Crockett,… Click here to read more…

9 Tips for Rainwater Collection

Updated : November 4, 2014

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Rain Barrel to Collect Rainwater

Natural rainwater is an excellent resource for just about any activity that requires water. Gardening, laundering, bathing, and drinking can all be done with natural rainwater, as long as proper cleaning is practiced prior to use. Although it may take a bit of extra money for the initial setup of a rainwater harvesting system, you… Click here to read more…

Miniature Donkeys at Mike’s Plant Farm in Perry, Ohio

Updated : November 4, 2014

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Miniature Donkey at Mike's Plant Farm

I’m not really sure why I just up and bought two miniature donkeys, other than to say I wanted them and I think people who visit Mike’s Plant Farm will really love them.  This really wasn’t a spur of the moment decision, I spent months contemplating it.  I’m not one to get a pet then… Click here to read more…

How to Make Wine at Home

Updated : November 4, 2014

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How to Make Wine at Home

Homemade wine can either taste really good or really bad. However, it is fun to make, and if you know what you are doing, the results are usually pretty good. The best thing is the amount of money you will save by making wine at home and not buying it from a store. After some… Click here to read more…

Can You Live Off the Land?

Updated : March 8, 2019

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Live Off the Land

It’s a dream for many… to live off the land. Being self-sustainable just gives you the feeling of freedom. No one to hold you accountable but yourself. But the real question is, can YOU do it? There are few things to consider before taking the plunge. How much will it cost for you and your… Click here to read more…

Top 17 Websites for Raising Chickens 2013

Updated : October 2, 2014

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Chicken raising is a rather large decision and with that we have hunted up twenty different sites for you to peruse and check out to see if its something that you might want to do. 1. The Art of Manliness This one has guest posts and follows you through day to day care of this… Click here to read more…

7 Ideas for Homemade Compost Bins

Updated : March 9, 2015

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Composting is a great way to help preserve the environment while creating fertilizer for your garden and lawn. Having collection services haul your green waste away to a dump site uses up energy resources and contributes to pollution and climate change. Homemade compost bins provide an easy and inexpensive way of recycling your kitchen waste…. Click here to read more…

Root’s & Shoot’s Nursery – Murrysville, PA 15668

Updated : November 24, 2014

I always had a passion for growing plants from seeds, and before you knew it my Hobby Greenhouse was filled with a beautiful assortment of flowers, vegetable plants, and trees. I just loved being in there looking at the flowers in bloom till fall. One day I was browsing the internet and came accross a… Click here to read more…

The Donkey House is done!

Updated : November 4, 2014

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We completed construction of the donkey house, stuck some more cuttings and prepared another section of land to plant some trees. The video shows it all…

Saving Seeds: A Beginner’s Guide

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Saving seeds to use for the next year’s garden is not difficult once you understand the process. As more people turn to gardening to supplement their food source, saving seeds is a great way to save money and eat healthier. The following is a step by step guide to saving seeds for beginners. Selecting the… Click here to read more…

How I Shade My Cuttings

Updated : June 17, 2024

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I came up with an easy way to shade my cuttings this year PLUS I have a bit of a surprise for you. AND… you’ll get to hear from Amber! Watch the video below…

Dustie Acres Plants – Leslie, AR 72645

Updated : November 24, 2014

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$4.97 – 1 gallon plants!!!!! Other sizes available. We are a small up and coming nursery outside of Leslie, AR, with a growing variety of plants available. At this time we have shrubs including but not limited to: Butterfly Bush Forsythia Weigela American Beautyberry Burning Bush Flowering Almond Rose of Sharon Lilac Dappled Willow Quince… Click here to read more…

11 Tips for Growing Pumpkins

Updated : June 2, 2026

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Growing pumpkins can be a rewarding experience, but only if you are educated in how to do it successfully. Here are 11 tips to make your pumpkin harvest a success. 1. Prepare your soil If you are anticipating growing in the spring, the soil can be prepared in the fall. Leaves and raw manure should… Click here to read more…

Mimi’s Greenhouse – White House, TN 37188

Updated : March 6, 2015

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Mimi’s Greenhouse is owned and operated by Grower and Master Gardener, Kathy Green. Specializing in herbs, perennial flowers and shrubs, Hosta, heirloom roses, hydrangeas, Kathy is always on the lookout for rare and unusual plants to share with her customers. Our plants are affordable because we grow them ourselves and take special care to make… Click here to read more…

7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Goat

Updated : May 1, 2026

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Should you get a goat? This post should help you make an informative decision. There has been a rise in the urban farming and organic homestead movements in recent years. With eye-opening documentary films like “Food, Inc.” and “King Corn” making a huge impact on the way people throughout the modernized world are viewing farming… Click here to read more…

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Digging a Large Tree by Hand

Posted On January 30, 2026 By Duston

new three bin compost bin

Composting Your Way To Beautiful Gardens

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The Donkey Bucket Challenge (Watch Video)

Posted On December 6, 2024 By Duston

How to Make Money Growing and Selling Mums (Chrysanthemums)

Posted On September 28, 2024 By Duston

Hydrangea cuttings stuck close together.

My Month-By-Month Plant Propagation Guide

Posted On August 24, 2024 By Duston

Mike’s Plant Farm Spring Ad

Posted On May 15, 2024 By Mike

Mike’s Big Perennial Bed by the Month

Posted On April 27, 2023 By Mike

$180.00 per Square Foot? Is it really possible?

Posted On March 28, 2023 By Mike

Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

Recent Posts

Mike's Big Perennial Bed.

Mike’s Big Perennial Garden

At The Nursery I have this big bed that is really just a big pile of sand and gravel that I dug out to make a container area. Rather than haul the material away I just gave it some contour and landscaped it. Over the years I've had all kinds of really … Read Full Article

A Profound Thank You from Mike.

Later this month, September 2022, I have invited our members to my place for an event that we call The Backyard Growers Shindig. We've been doing this for so long, gathering together once a year to meet new members and catch up with old members. It truly is … Read Full Article

Finnegan keeping the sun off his head.

An Old Guy, Two Donkeys, a Puppy and a Hammock. What could possibly go wrong?

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This upside down donkey is a hoot!

An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

You can see more of the donkeys here. And more silly donkey stuff here. Questions, comments, mean things to say? Post them below and I will respond. Until then, by any and all means stay inspired! … Read Full Article

'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm.

‘Rockin Raspberry’ Bee Balm

Wow! I planted four of these 'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm in the perennial garden at the nursery last summer and look at them now. They are in bloom right now, end of June here in northern, Ohio and every person that sees them asks about them. This beauty … Read Full Article

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