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Is it possible that a plant could change your life forever? Yes it is possible that one plant could change your life forever and it could be just about any plant. I really do mean that. We had a very successful plant sale slash St. Patrick’s Day party this weekend at Mike’s Plant Farm here… Click here to read more…
The donkeys are all excited! This Saturday, September 14th, 2013 we are having a big plant sale and a St. Patrick’s Day party here at Mike’s Plant Farm in Perry, Ohio. A St. Patrick’s Day party in September? Yeah, that was the donkeys idea. Since they are Irish (because we gave them Irish names) and… Click here to read more…
We’ve been pushing hard to try and get all the cuttings stuck that we can before it gets too late in the season. In this week’s episode of “Mondays With Mike” I’ll show you how we plan to overwinter our cuttings. By adjusting the layout of my mist beds, I’m now confident the cuttings will… Click here to read more…
. . . and guess who the crazy person is? Me. Mike McGroarty. This is what I did that appears to be so crazy, but this is a great lesson in pruning as well as a lesson in Plant Propagation. I bought this one plant last summer and planted it in the yard. My only… 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…
Sometime last fall or winter I did a post about doing hardwood cuttings and I remember having a flat packed full of little tiny hardwood cuttings. I just looked for that post and I can’t find it. And to be perfectly honest, I don’t have time to keep looking. So the first person that finds… 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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I have been doing these summer get togethers for customers for so long I don’t even remember when we first started them. Years ago I know that. The first few were at my house on Middle Ridge, then we had a few at the house we live in now and for the past three years… Click here to read more…
In this video: Pam McGroarty is painting signs for the donkey shed. Check them out. How to use a Mantis Rototiller to level and move soil in a landscaping bed. Some new plants that you’d probably like to meet. Most people think of a rototiller as a device used for loosing and digging up soil… Click here to read more…
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…
Growing, caring for and propagating Hibiscus moscheutos also known as “Dinner Plate” Hibiscus. When I say this plant could change your life forever, this is what I mean. If you were to start out growing and selling only this one plant from your backyard you could quickly establish yourself as the go to person for… 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…
