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Winter is getting closer and closer every week. We’re trying to button everything up before it’s too late. In this week’s “Mondays With Mike”, I share with you the results of our Fall/St. Patrick’s Day plant sale and also show you the ad I’m running for our sale next week. It’s very rare that I… Click here to read more…
If you’re anything like me you’re tickled pink every time you see a hummingbird. These delicate and beautiful creatures may seem elusive or rare, but I’m here to tell you how to attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden with ease. There are quite a few things you’ll want to consider when first learning how… Click here to read more…
Whether you live in the country or the city, it is likely that you have encountered a squirrel or two in your own backyard. At any given moment, these expert climbers can be seen running up and down trees, scampering across power lines, or digging under bushes. Although many people have a favorable opinion of… Click here to read more…
Some homeowners use all of their energy to repel deer from their yard or garden because of the trouble they can sometimes cause. However, others wish to encourage deer to hang out in their yard for either viewing or hunting purposes. There are a variety of ways for you to accomplish having more deer on… Click here to read more…
Home-brewing is becoming a popular hobby for many enthusiasts. For most people, home brewing entails purchasing of dried hops. The truly savvy home brewers are learning how to grow hops at home. Humulus lupulus is the scientific name for this perennial twining plant. The serious hobbyist wants to brew from the ground up. Growing hops… Click here to read more…
Planting bamboo can be very advantageous for the average gardener. It has a unique look and is easy to maintain, making it a simple way to spruce up the backyard décor, construct a natural fence and much more. Bamboo is a grass, so its growth patterns will be similar to an average lawn; however, most… Click here to read more…
Mosquitoes can not only be a pest, but can be treacherous to your health with the diseases they can transmit to humans. West Nile virus has been a threat to many homeowners, especially near wooded areas. There are steps you can take to protect your home, family, and guests from mosquitoes by keeping them at… Click here to read more…
This week I’m adding a new cutting bed at the nursery (since we completely filled up our other one). Plus, the donkeys make an another appearance…
Owning a own home today is harder than ever. High mortgages coupled with high cost cost of living expenses make people eager for ways to cut down on costs. Along with that many homeowner’s are looking for ways to live more green due to an ongoing concern about the environment. One relatively easy task to… Click here to read more…
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Don’t let the idea of vertical gardening intimidate you. Vertical gardening can be as simple as including hanging planters on your porch to more complex projects that make use of trellised growing systems. The idea is to grow up, not out, and thus conserve space on the ground while adding focal points of interest in… Click here to read more…
Gardening is a popular pastime for many people. Raising your own fresh produce saves money and is a fun hobby. Each year, there are new products and ideas when it comes to planting a garden. One of the latest trends in gardening is to build raised garden beds. There are many reasons a raised bed… Click here to read more…
Planting trees, grasses and plants according to the placement of the moon may be considered an old tradition or folklore for the methods of farmers. Planning to farm and plant according to the moon is derived from the idea that the moon provides and governs the soil’s moisture, thus increasing the chances for healthier, stronger… Click here to read more…
For many people, asking for help is one of the hardest things to do. The desire to take care of oneself is only natural, but developing that ability takes a little more work. Here are ten ways to be more self reliant. Money Management/Budget One of the most important parts of being self reliant is… Click here to read more…
Bats are typically underrated and not given the credit they are due. Besides being the only mammal that can fly, the majority of North American bats are also nocturnal insectivores. This means that they feed on the insects of night, including mosquitoes. Actually, a small bat can eat more than 600 mosquitoes in just one… Click here to read more…
If you have chosen to homeschool your child, you know how vital the online community is to both the parent and the child. Traditional schooling makes it easy for your child to get out there and interact with his or her peers. If you have chosen to homeschool, you will learn quickly that you will… Click here to read more…
Have you ever went to the store, shopped for just the right mosquito repelling product, asked questions from the staff, just to get home and find out you could not stand the product because of the smell or chemicals that it contained? Using mosquito repellents bought at local stores can be costly, smell terrible, and… Click here to read more…
In most scenarios, we would do all we could to steer bees in the opposite direction. However if your goal is to grow a beautiful and productive vegetable garden, you’ll want to bring on the bees. Knowing how to attract bees is essential to the growth of a healthy and productive vegetable garden. Bees play… Click here to read more…
You make a batch of fluffy pancakes only to find that you have run out of maple syrup. Your breakfast is ruined. By the time you go to the supermarket, the pancakes will be cold. What are pancakes without maple syrup? Maple syrup is very popular in Canada and United States. It is a luxury… Click here to read more…
