Growing Green and Living It! http://www.olivebarn.net Official Olive Barn Blog Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:50:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 29.750897-95.612554 Semi Annual Sale on Music of the Spheres Wind Chimes http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/04/semi-annual-sale-on-music-of-the-spheres-wind-chimes/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/04/semi-annual-sale-on-music-of-the-spheres-wind-chimes/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:57:17 +0000 OB http://olivebarn.net/?p=1802 Continue reading →]]> Our Music of the Spheres Wind Chime sale starts today and lasts for the next two weeks – ending on September 18, 2011. This happens only twice a year! During these two weeks prices on all of our Texas made wind chimes are sale priced well below our everyday price. Take advantage of this sale and stock up on holiday gifts. Enjoy free Economy Saver shipping to any of the 48 contiguous states.

]]> http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/04/semi-annual-sale-on-music-of-the-spheres-wind-chimes/feed/ 0 Win a Seedkeeper Deluxe Seed Saving Kit http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/01/win-a-seedkeeper-deluxe-seed-saving-kit/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/01/win-a-seedkeeper-deluxe-seed-saving-kit/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:56:37 +0000 OB http://olivebarn.net/?p=1798 Continue reading →]]> Seed Keeper Deluxe - Seed Saving Kit

Seed Keeper Deluxe - Seed Saving Kit

Head over to Southern Post Journal and leave a comment and you’ll automatically be entered to win a seed saving kit. Random drawing on September 15, 2011. Want to buy a seed saving kit? We’ve got them on sale at Olivebarn.com

]]> http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/09/01/win-a-seedkeeper-deluxe-seed-saving-kit/feed/ 0 Brewing a batch of Moo Poo Compost Tea http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/08/09/brewing-a-batch-of-moo-poo-compost-tea/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/08/09/brewing-a-batch-of-moo-poo-compost-tea/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:15:33 +0000 OB http://olivebarn.net/?p=1792 Continue reading →]]> Now available at Olivebarn.com – Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew, (pure cow manure) is a premium soil conditioner that is harvested fresh from the pastures of Haven Ranch raised livestock only.

Moo Poo Tea, as it is fondly referred to by gardeners everywhere, is sun dried and hand packaged in 100% eco-friendly tea bags right on the ranch. Includes 3 compost tea bags. PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA.

Size: Each bag fits in the palm of your hand. About 4 in. long and 2.25 in. wide.

Usage: Brew in 5 gallons of water for 2-3 days before use. Storage unused tea in container for up to 2 days. Compost tea bags do NOT smell like poo. They are sun dried and have an earthy smell – just like aged compost!

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Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and Basil in Houston

]]> http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/06/15/what-are-you-harvesting-this-month/feed/ 0 Olive Trees for Sale in Houston http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/04/04/olive-trees-for-sale-in-houston/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2011/04/04/olive-trees-for-sale-in-houston/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:11:22 +0000 OB http://www.olivebarn.net/blog/?p=1733 Buchanan’s Native Plants in the Heights is stocking olive trees. Please call them for availability. 713-861-5702

Buchanan's Native Plants - Houston


Olive Tree Blossoms

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Try our Organic Herb Garden Trio to start a windowsill kitchen garden today. It is our best selling herb kit for the past three years!

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SquirrelGard repairs damaged lead jacks without costly replacement of the lead jack flashing or shingles. This revolutionary new product deputs this week. Learn more at Squirrelgard.com

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Water Lily Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg'


Nymphaea 'Midnight'


Water Lily Nymphaea 'Midnight'


Water Lily Nymphaea 'Colorado'


Water Lily Nymphaea 'Lindsey Woods'

]]> http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/09/22/photos-from-the-garden/feed/ 0 The Basics of How to Compost http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/07/26/the-basics-of-how-to-compost/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/07/26/the-basics-of-how-to-compost/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:03:15 +0000 OB http://www.olivebarn.net/blog/?p=1564 This video is an excellent reference for beginners who want to start making compost. Thanks Howdini and Organic Gardening Magazine for this information.

]]> http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/07/26/the-basics-of-how-to-compost/feed/ 0 The Story of Cosmetics by Annie Leonard http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/07/21/the-story-of-cosmetics-by-annie-leonard/ http://www.olivebarn.net/2010/07/21/the-story-of-cosmetics-by-annie-leonard/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:20:18 +0000 OB http://www.olivebarn.net/blog/?p=1560 Another excellent video from The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard. The most important 8 minutes you’ll spend today.

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