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Last weekend, Kevin and I finally finished putting together our compost tumbler. About 6 weeks ago I found an amazing deal on it at Costco for only $99. I was so excited, since I’ve been wanting one for years now. Isn’t she purty? Why compost? There are so many reasons. For one, it’ll save you money by making your own nutrient-rich soil that your plants will love. But more importantly, it’s recycling in its most basic form. You’re taking materials … [Read more...]
When I planted my basil and tomatoes in the Spring, I imagined the tomato salad I’d make in the summer: Unfortunately this year my tomato crops were sabotaged, and I only had a few small fruits to pick from the plant. As for the basil, I had the opposite problem. That fragrant plant grew like a wildfire. I hate to waste food, and I couldn’t just sit here and watch it die. There was a TON of basil left, and I couldn’t use it fast enough. When you’ve got lots of … [Read more...]
Contest ClosedLike I’ve mentioned before, a great garden takes a ton of hard work, patience and persistence. I tend to focus on it more during than summer months than any other time of year, but I want that to change. Now matter how experienced you are, there’s always more to learn. Now I’ve got three bibles to refer to when it comes to gardening in the For Dummies books. Organic Gardening for DummiesThis book is perfect for people who want to grow fruits and vegetables … [Read more...]
Contest ClosedFor me, gardening is a convenient source of flowers and vegetables, a way to clear my head from all of the noise of life and--during this time of year, a heart-pumping workout. I'm an avid gardener. You literally reap what you sow, and it's important to have the necessary tools to help you with all of the hard labor, like the supplies found at Katz Garden Gloves. I’ve been battling hideous prickly weeds all summer. Those nasty thorns poked right through … [Read more...]
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