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Home » Backyard Living » We’re Giving Away a Free Gardening Gift Basket!

We’re Giving Away a Free Gardening Gift Basket!

Updated : December 25, 2015

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Gardening Gift Basket Give Away.

Gardening Gift Basket Give Away.

We are giving away this gardening gift basket!  We are doing this in conjunction with the nice people at Mantis.com.  You know them right?  They make all kinds of really cool gardening related tools but the one that I am most passionate about is the Mantis Tiller.  You’ve seen me use it many times, it’s an awesome little machine.

In order for you to be eligible to win this gift basket you must use the form below and enter the giveaway.

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Using the form below, log in with Facebook or with your email address.
  2. Join our Gardening Email Newsletter list to complete your entry.
  3. To receive 10 EXTRA ENTRIES, click the “Bring Your Friends” link and share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter. You can also share on Pinterest to earn ONE EXTRA ENTRY.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The gift basket has been provided by Mantis.com

Apparently they found out that I really, really like my little Mantis Tiller.

Gotta hurry, we’re drawing the winner on December 24th and we’ll announce it on Christmas Day.

Again, this is what you have to do.

  1. Use the form above, log in with Facebook or with your email address.
  2. Join our Gardening Email Newsletter list to complete your entry.
  3. To receive 10 EXTRA ENTRIES, click the “Bring Your Friends” link and share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter. You can also share on Pinterest to earn ONE EXTRA ENTRY.

. . . the winner is… Sayeed H!

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Comments

  1. Dawn Louise Byrd says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Any info on the Paw paw tree / bush? Ohio does a good showing at the Festivals

    My address when younger was Paw Paw ,Illinois. Glad to see the interest in bring-

    ing them back…..Thank-you DawnLouise

    Reply
  2. Diane Colboch says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Cold winter months and a good book go together. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Kathy Nelson says

    December 22, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    I appreciate all the info you have shared & it has helped me so much.

    Reply
  4. syed ajmir shah says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:32 am

    greet u chrissmiss i found ur videos,articles very informetive spicialy ur whole familly biography with baby plants so match my own, empress me to come back to plant propagation,i,m fourty seven u stand for me as an uncle so thank u mike uncle

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 23, 2015 at 4:48 am

      Thank you Syed, I appreciate that.

      Reply
  5. Suzanne Urban says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:33 am

    So glad I found your site, I find your Youtube videos so inspiring and have shared a link to you site with friends.

    Reply
  6. suzanne seely says

    December 21, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Really do enjoy your gardening information and tips. Glad you are still out there!

    Reply
  7. Tony Moss says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:05 am

    i like it

    Reply
  8. Kurt L Stalzer says

    December 20, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Mike,
    I enjoy your emails even though my wife is the gardener. Turned her on to you last year. She loves the article search ability. Essentially I say that’s pretty and she makes it happen. Unless it has to do with building beds and boulder moving with the skid-steer.
    Bought your CD initially, but I am confused as to all the different things you sell or give away. Could you list them and describe whether they are invite only, pricing, blogs etc in a future email. Don’t do social media and I barley can type on this thing, let alone know how to paste or what a url is. Tried Pinterest, didn’t work. Probably me. Oh well, I truly hope you have Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 21, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Kurt,

      A review of our products can be found here. https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2015/10/backyard-nursery-tools-of-the-trade-things-to-turn-you-into-a-successful-grower/

      Reply
  9. Lucy Ashes says

    December 20, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Mike, I have been following you for years. Even though I am a Master Gardener in Oregon, I have learned a lot from your simple, down to earth teachings.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 21, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Thank you Lucy, I appreciate your kind words.

      Reply
  10. Connie Wheeler says

    December 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Awesome !!! I love any gardening gifts of any kind !! They always seem to wear out or get lost so can always use new ones !!

    Thanks Mike !!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    December 20, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Hi, Mike…So glad I just happened upon your website. I used to receive your emails when we lived up in Willowick, but lost track when we moved to Florida. I’ve resubscribed, and look forward to learning all kinds of good info.

    I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

    Mary Jane Levan

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 20, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you Mary Jane, it’s great to have you back!

      Reply
  12. Jane Ferguson says

    December 20, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Thank you, Mike, Merry Christmas to you from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Love your stories and your notes on gardening. I’m working hard to meet you and your gardening group someday.

    I have US address as well in Bellingham very close to Vancouver, should I win, I can get both gifts from WA, State. He, he, he!!!

    Reply
  13. Mary B Henderson says

    December 20, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Don’t do facebook, twitter or pintrest but love the information you so freely share with everyone. I have given your information to everyone I know that loves to garden. I also have a Mantis Tiller that is a back saver and really gets the job done in the compost pile and flower beds. Merry Christmas to you and your family along with the donkeys. Christ is the reason for the Christmas season but let us share his story all year long.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Thank you Mary, I appreciate you!

      Reply
    • Jan Brown says

      December 20, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Wishing you and your entire family a warm and very Merry Christmas! Thanks for all that you all do 😉

      Reply
  14. Linda Allen says

    December 19, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  15. ml863 says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    YULE TIDINGS TO YOU AND YOURS
    MAY THE GODDESS OF THE EARTH BLESS YOU

    AGAIN & AGAIN

    HAPPY HOLIDAY’S

    Reply
  16. Donna Duda says

    December 19, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I bought my Mantis tiller because you recommended it and I love it so much I went and ordered one for my daughter-n-law !

    Reply
  17. Philip D says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Hello Mike,
    I really enjoy your website and try to learn something new every time I visit. Thanks

    Reply
  18. Jay says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Hi Mike! I shared on Facebook, Twitter, and I emailed a few garden heads I know who do not use social media! And Pinterest of course!

    But it does not show that I earned 10 points! 🙁

    Reply
    • Duston says

      December 20, 2015 at 8:06 am

      Make sure you share the giveaway by using the little box in the middle of the post. If you share it using the buttons on the side of the page you won’t receive credit.

      Reply
      • Jon says

        December 21, 2015 at 8:07 am

        I shared both contests via Twitter and Facebook and Pinterest, but the counter shows only two entries earned. What went wrong?

        Reply
        • Duston says

          December 21, 2015 at 9:07 am

          Jon, the counter at the top just shows the completed options available to you to earn entries. You have two options… 1. Sharing via Twitter, Facebook or Email, and 2. Pin “This Image” On Pinterest. That number doesn’t reflect the number of entries you have in the contest, just the number of options you’ve completed to enter.

          Reply
  19. Debi Pfahl says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Subscribed, Pinned and Shared on Facebook but it doesn’t work. I love my Mantis. It is now over 15 years old and has only been professionally serviced once. We do all the routine maintenance ourselves. It would be great to get a new one.

    Reply
    • Duston says

      December 20, 2015 at 8:08 am

      What do you mean by “it doesn’t work”? Are you getting an error message?

      Reply
  20. Fran Eriksen says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    How can I get in on a drawing for a Mantis tiller. I would love one and it would make my gardening easier.

    Reply
  21. Denise Tomkins says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Thanks for all the information you share Mike…and company!??

    Reply
  22. Fran says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Great ideas every time!

    Reply
  23. Dan says

    December 19, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Shared. Merry Christmas Mike. Thanks for the great gifts.

    Reply
  24. Brent says

    December 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Shared on my FB page but didn’t seem to get the extra entries…

    Reply
    • Duston says

      December 20, 2015 at 8:09 am

      If you shared it through the little giveaway box in the middle of the post it will credit you with extra entries.

      Reply
  25. star says

    December 19, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    shared

    Reply
  26. Debbie Marberry says

    December 19, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. I am a master gardener and I share your website every chance I get. Awesome…..Jesus is the reason for the season……

    Reply
  27. Thomas B. Arnold says

    December 19, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Facebook, Pintrest, Fun Fun Fun!!!

    Reply
  28. Sue Ann Taylor says

    December 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Merry Christmas! What a nice ‘extra’ gift this will make.
    PS: I love my Mantis – have had it for at least 15 years….
    Great for a ‘senior’ woman to use…
    PSS: Sorry, I don’t do Facebook… but will share this with my
    e-mail buddies.

    Reply
  29. Patricia Ritz says

    December 19, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Shared on Facebook

    Reply
  30. Martha Smith says

    December 19, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I faithfully read your blogs each day. Have given a daughter your address.
    thanks for all of the great information, complete with brilliant photos!

    Reply
  31. Linda Matta says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I love my Mantis tiller so much that I bought a 2nd one! Gave the 15-year old one to my neighbor and he did a carbuerator rebuild and now he’s enjoying Mantis too. Perfect for keeping weeds down and edging around trees and beds. Thanks Mantis!

    Reply
  32. Kathleen and Steve says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:47 am

    My whole family loves your family and hope you all have the best Christmas ever Mike??? and the donkeys too.

    Reply
  33. Sue ppBerry says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Merry Christmas Mr Mike and your Family
    Well I tried to do your gift. Not to successful. However I did mail to others. Have a Blessed Christmas and Thank You for all you SHARE! Sue C Berry

    Reply
  34. Herman Steffy says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Shared on Facebook and I have a Mantis Tiller and they are Awwsome machines

    Reply
  35. Kim says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Shared!

    Reply
  36. Rae Ellis says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:06 am

    FB posted

    Reply
  37. NICK V. says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Two years
    go me & my Son & daughter-in law moved my Japaneize maple to new location & it still it still looks great ! A little pruning hear & there goes a long way, with your instructions on how to do it, it turned out great !! Thank you for your help !!———–Nick V.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 19, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Nick,

      You’re welcome, I’m glad it worked out well!

      Reply
  38. Dave Skinner says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I love my Mantis tiller too!

    Reply
  39. Wendy says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Shared on Facebook and Pinned it on Pintrest.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 19, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thank you Wendy!

      Reply
  40. Sswo says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Shared. Email, too!

    Reply
  41. Shayne Stratyner says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Shared on FB and Twitter. Posted on Pinterest too!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 19, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Aswesome!

      Reply
  42. Marcus says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Read and keep current with Mike

    Reply
  43. lisa says

    December 18, 2015 at 2:02 am

    I shared on facebook and twitter.

    Reply
  44. Cj Logie says

    December 17, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    FB POSTED!! Thanks…already ready to think Spring!

    Reply
  45. Denise Hll says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    shared on Facebook

    Reply
  46. Tara says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Facebook

    Reply
  47. Michelle Apt says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Shared on Facebook !! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Ron says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    This looks great – shared on Twitter

    Reply
  49. Chanda Siler says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Awesome! Shared on Facebook

    Reply
  50. Lisa Mathis says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I shared on my Facebook page…..

    Reply
  51. Lisa Mathis says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:13 am

    I shared on my facebook page.

    Reply
  52. Jim Rusk says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Shared!!

    Reply
  53. cristina says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Hi! I shared this post on my Facebook page!

    Reply
  54. Cari Long says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I shared this post to my Facebook account. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Jeanne Edixon says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I shared on facebook. Love the basket!

    Reply

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