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Spring Garden Cleanup

Guest Writer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:45:38 +0000

By Daniel J. Jensen It’s that time of year again to get the garden ready for a flush of growth in the spring. Many gardeners let the flowers and bushes go to seed in the fall, so the birds have something to scavenge over the winter. When spring comes it looks untidy. It also shades the [...]

Fresh Herbs Offer Countless Benefits

Gardening Junky — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:27:32 +0000

Growing fresh herbs has numerous benefits. You will be amazed at how great it is to grow your own herbs once you start reaping the rewards of your harvest. Most people who grow a few herbs never want to stop, and their herb gardens only seem to expand every year! One major benefit of growing [...]

Creating Your Own Backyard Wildflower Meadow: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest Writer — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:21:48 +0000

Guest post by Daniel Novak Even in the icy grip of winter it is never too early to start developing garden plans for spring planting. Awash with sunshine, resplendent with Shasta daisies, wild sunflowers, and purple coneflowers gently waving in the warm seasonal breeze, the subtle murmur of the drone of bees and other pollinators, [...]

Innovative Vertical Gardens

Gardening Junky — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:27:19 +0000

More people and companies are turning to vertical gardens as a way to utilize wasted space, grow food in urban areas, and create healthier living environments. Green walls can play a role in lowering indoor air pollutants, help with reducing rain water runoff, and in protecting buildings. Check out the attached articles to see some [...]

Pickles Anyone?

Gardening Junky — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:28 +0000

It’s that time of year. We are all harvesting and cleaning out our gardens. So, what do you do with all that produce? This guest article advocates for making Pickles! Why We All Should Pickle at Home by Jonathan Heusman One of the great things about pickles is that anyone, and I DO mean anyone, [...]

Bird House Plans – Choosing The Right Design

Gardening Junky — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:38:35 +0000

By providing birds with the right bird house design, you are sure to attract the type of bird you want to your property. Different variety of birds will require different styles of shelter. Along with the proper shelter, also be sure to provide clean water and food. Giving birds shelter will keep them safe from [...]