Gardening & Lawn Care

Using Integrated Pest Management to Manage Pests Naturally

Friday, June 17, 2011
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Pests in your home can be a nuisance and bad for your health, but using pesticides to fight them can have dangerous side effects. Pesticides are known to cause eye, nose and throat irritation; skin rashes; stomach cramps; nausea; damage to the central nervous system and kidneys; and increased risk of cancer. Children, because they [...]

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Backyard Composting 101

Friday, June 10, 2011
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I’ve been composting for almost three years now and can’t imagine ever throwing anything “organic” into the trash (fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, etc.).  Composting has helped us achieve monthly garbage service (20 gallons of trash a month).  It’s much easier than you might think, just follow these simple steps. Why Should You Compost? [...]

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Gardening When There’s No Time or Room for a Garden

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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In a recent Twitter party I attended I tweeted about garden-sharing and was surprised to learn that not many people have heard of this real-life Farmville.  I decided to add some garden-sharing resources and realized there were more than just a couple out there so I thought I’d dedicate an entire post to what exactly [...]

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Container Gardening

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

I took a class this evening learning the in’s and out’s of container gardening.  Last year, I purchased a share into a CSA but figured this year I’d rely on our local Farmer’s Market’s and take a stab at my own gardening skills.  Only problem is, with Jeff’s back the way it is, our yard [...]

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