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Jul
22

My Indoor Herb Garden Kit

Posted by Clint,

A couple of weeks ago, I was our shopping with my sister and we saw this interesting store. We decided to go in and take a look at the different things. It was an herb shop and green house combination and they had an indoor herb garden kit that looked interesting so I bought one and took it home. I started doing some research on the Internet  and found there are alot of great books about herbs that you can buy or read and print out. There was even a site that answers questions about the best herbs to use for salads and medicinal purposes. My herbs are just about and inch high now. I am so excited to use them on a salad when the time comes.

 

 

Jan
30

Posted by Abbey,

Vermicomposting uses earthworms and organic waste to create a rich, healthy, organic compost.  Many people who use this method will add wet (organic) kitchen waste, boxes, and even newspapers to their compost.  This gives them a wonderful, organic supply of composted soil for their gardens, and it also has the potential to reduce upto 1/3 of their trash removal needs.  They use this compost to grow healthy food producing plants in their personal gardens.  Vermicomposting is a way to produce healthier foods, save on your trash removal bill, and help the environment all in one!  Such a simple process contributes a great deal to our environment!

Jan
29

Choosing The Right Planting Pot

Posted by Fredda,

It is a good idea to ensure that you choose the correct size of pot. This may sound very obvious, but it is easy to under estimate how much, or in a rare case, how little growth a plant will put on in one season. You must remember to keep in mind the plant’s needs when purchasing a pot, some might like to be pot-bound, and whether you will be able to fit in all the plants you want for a display and allow them room to settle. If you plan to pot a more permanent display, that is one that will last more than one season, find out the long-term size that the plant may reach, or consider that you may need to pot it on.

Jan
11

Posted by Krysta,

A number of years ago, I made the mistake of buying one of those prefabricated sheds and just putting it on some cinder-blocks.  I thought it would be okay for the light use that I would be making of the space, but it wasn’t the best idea.  Now however, I am looking to build my own shed, and what I need is some help figuring out the foundation for shed, so that things don’t go badly this time with my extra, outside storage space like what happened last time.  Thankfully, there is plenty of information online that is very helpful, so hopefully I’ll be able to do things right the first try.

Dec
07

I really need some better garden supplies.  Everything I have is old and broken, but by this summer for sure, I am going to get some new equipment.  I could really use a new rototiller.

 

Nov
13

If you’re looking for a shed to store your yard & garden equipment, toys, pool supplies or anything else, storage shed kits are one of the easiest ways to go. These kits come with everything you need to build the shed, except for tools, and as long as you have some basic handyman skills you should be able to put it together over the course of a weekend. These kits are available in many sizes and materials, so you’ll be able to match almost any landscape or home design you want.