True or False- Mosquitoes need water to breed. TRUE- Mosquitoes lay their eggs in shallow, still water. That’s why it’s important to empty ALL standing water on your property. Buckets, planter trays, tools, toys, even mud puddles can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. True or False- Mosquitoes can detect a human from 75 feet away [...]
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Test Your Mosquito Knowledge
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Insect repellent, Mosquito, Mosquito Dunk, Pest Control, West Nile virus on May 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Community-supported agriculture, Local food on May 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are You a “locavore?’ You’ve heard of carnivores, herbivores and omnivores, but do you know what a locavore is? It’s someone who consumes food that is grown and produced locally in his or her area. I know, what in the world are you going to eat that’s made in your area. It sounds impossible, but [...]
10 Tips For Effective Fertilizing
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Lawn on March 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Using fertilizer correctly grows healthier plants, saves money, and is environmentally responsible. Follow these 10 tips for success: Apply water soluble fertilizers only when plants are actively growing. Nutrients must be taken up quickly by plant roots or they will simply be washed away. Slow-release fertilizers and compost can be applied any time, since nutrients [...]
Sustainable Cedar Planters
Posted in Uncategorized on March 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I wasn’t necessarily going to show you products today, but I was looking at these, and they are so good in so many ways that I couldn’t resist. These Cedar planters are responsibly made here in the USA. They are crafted from sustainable Western Red Cedar. Western Red Cedar is perfect for planters because it [...]
These Really ARE Smart Pots
Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I am a big fan of container gardening. I grow all of my veggies in containers, so when the Smart Pots manufacturer sent us some samples of their soft-sided planters, I was excited. I liked their construction immediately- flat stable bottom, straight sides that stay open, durable feeling fabric. And they come in lots of [...]
So Simple, Does So Many Things!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This Harvest Guard Floating Row Cover does just what the name implies. Lay it over your tender plants when frost threatens. It will hold in heat and protect your plants from frost damage. Look at how light and airy it is; it will cover and hold in heat without crushing or damaging your plants. [...]
Your New Favorite Garden Sprayer
Posted in Uncategorized on November 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
You know how you really need to kill those lawn weeds, apply some pesticides, or fertilize all those flower beds? But every time you think about lugging out that giant sprayer, measuring out the concentrate, mixing it all up and hauling it around the yard, you decide to go have a snack instead? Yea, me [...]
The Stink Bug Battle Moves Indoors
Posted in Uncategorized on September 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As fall approaches, there are some things I’m looking forward to: The mountain changing colors as leaves turn Fewer mosquito bites Clear blue Saturday skies What I’m not looking forward to is stink bugs trying to get into my house. Perhaps you’ve been battling stink bugs all summer in your garden. Well, things are about [...]
Flooding Problems? Here’s Help
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are so many ways that water ends up where we don’t want it. Rain causes flooding Water heaters break Soil gets waterlogged Pets make messes Things spill Then there’s the secondary damage, like rot, mold, stains, odors. The quicker, and more thoroughly water gets removed, the better. You can mop, vacuum, bail, pump, or [...]
2010 in Review
Posted in Uncategorized on January 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Fresher than ever. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 6,100 times in 2010. That’s about 15 full [...]
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