Source: Louie Schwartzberg and TED.com http://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_the_hidden_beauty_of_pollination.html
Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination
Updated : October 19, 2018
How to Get Rid of Skunks
Updated : January 8, 2015
How to Get Rid of Skunks Skunks tend to live as close to a food source as possible, so be careful to not inadvertently provide food sources for them. Skunks eat insects, grubs, garbage, bird seed, fruit, vegetables and small mammals. In a residential area skunks usually make a home under a garden shed, in… Click here to read more…
How to Compost the Lazy Way
Updated : March 9, 2015
First of all, here’s a great post with 23 DIY Compost Bin Ideas. Who ever thought that one could become addicted to compost? I’m serious, I’ll explain. Check out my “Lazy Way of Composting” Below. **********************Wanted!********************** I’m still looking for people who would like to get paid for growing small plants at home. Details: http://freeplants.com/wanted.htm… Click here to read more…
Why Some Burning Bushes Don’t Turn Red in the Fall
Updated : January 8, 2015
Today I am going to explain why some Burning Bushes turn bright red in fall and why others don’t. But first . . . One wedding down, one to go! And a message for Pittsburgh Steeler fans. https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2010/08/steeler-fans/ Kevin (our younger son) and Gracie are getting married this Sunday, I promise to post photos next… Click here to read more…
Edging a Garden Bed
Updated : January 8, 2015
Lots of heavy breathing in this video! But first, I’m looking for a few people to try out our new “Members Only Area” for people who want to grow and sell small plants from home. This is new and it’s really, really cool. You get instant access to all of the Ebooks, Reports, Videos and… Click here to read more…
Golden Curls Weeping Willow / Baked Bean Recipe
Updated : January 8, 2015
Hey! Guess what? There is no advertisement in this newsletter. How about that? And to be perfectly honest, I feel a little naked sending out a newsletter without an ad. But you deserve a break. However, I’ve got two really cool things for you today. 1. A video about the Golden Curls Weeping Willow tree… Click here to read more…
How to Get Rid of Slugs
Updated : January 8, 2015
Today I have a really short video about how to control slugs, earwigs and other bugs. Check it out below. Today is the last chance to get my Backyard Growing System, I’m going to quit selling it for a while. http://freeplants.com/system.htm It’s only $37.00! The video, getting rid of Slugs, Earwigs and other bugs. https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/?p=487… Click here to read more…
How To Prune Overgrown Shrubs
Updated : December 19, 2014
Boy Oh Boy do I ever love summer time! Jeep rides, ice cream, Eddie’s Grill, reading on the porch late at night, playing outside with the grand kids. Our little dog Alley loves the Jeep! Make sure you enjoy your summer! Overgrown Shrubs! How Far Can They Be Cut Back? Watch and see. Right… Click here to read more…
How to Prune a Japanese Maple Tree
Updated : May 20, 2015
Let’s talk about when you should prune your Japanese Maple tree. The ideal time to prune a Japanese Maple tree is as soon as it needs pruning, if you don’t, they get straggly and not that attractive. STEP ONE: Disinfect your tools so you don’t spread disease. Because this is such a small tree, hand… Click here to read more…
“Grammaw’s” Baked Bean Recipe
Updated : November 25, 2014
Ingredients: Two Large Cans of Campbells Baked Beans (53-1/4 ounce cans) One Large white onion chopped up in small pieces One pound of Dark brown sugar 1/4 cup of Ketchup Mix all the ingredients together in a baking dish. Mix them together as best you can, but the brown sugar will be lumpy until it’s been… Click here to read more…