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Kids Gardens Grow Junior Farmers Kids Gardens Grow Junior Farmers

Kids Gardens-making a box garden Here’s a Dad whose young kids are enthusiastic about building a planter box for their very own kids garden. His youngsters are involved in building it, planting it, watering it… and come harvest time, they’ll line up to pick all “their” vegetables. Unless kids have a very strong aversion... [Read more...]

Kids Gardens-Kids and Frogs and Fish Kids Gardens-Kids and Frogs and Fish

Kids gardens take many forms Just found a delightful video of a group of young kids learning how to make fish pond out of a metal tub, a filter fountain, some acquatic plants, one determined little frog, and some very confused goldfish. Lots of giggles later, and they’ve learned a terrific lesson… how a fountain works, how to place it... [Read more...]

Kitchen Gardens

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Kitchen Garden Spring Tour Kitchen Garden Spring Tour

Here’s a gal who has all her ducks in a row… and kids too! I don’t about you guys, but I’m really impressed. As the video progresses, you can see (and hear) that their lot is probably in an urban area, and not very garden-friendly. Obviously, this didn’t stop this intrepid mom! She’s developed a productive raised... [Read more...]

Planting Spring Vegetables Planting Spring Vegetables

Unfortunately, coming up with the best spring planting date isn’t an exact science. But the good news is that rest of vegetable gardening isn’t either. Author: Marisa | Food in Jars Why is it good? Because we can plant our favorite vegetables, we can plan harvests that last for several weeks (instead of all at once), we can choose among... [Read more...]

Landscape Designs

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Landscape Design Basics Landscape Design Basics

The key to any great landscaping design is to find one that keeps your yard interesting no matter what time of the year it is. Evergreen trees are the secret plants in a really good landscape design. These fabulous trees will add a stately atmosphere to your home while still keeping it welcoming and warm. Although adding deciduous trees in the landscape... [Read more...]

Front Yards For Busy People Front Yards For Busy People

Busy people want easy-to-maintain front yards. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or hire a professional landscape designer, check out these basic components for an ideal front yard for busy homeowners… and renters: Replace some (or all) of your lawn with ground cover. Depending on your situation, select those that are either heat and drought... [Read more...]

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Signs Of Spring-Tulips Signs Of Spring-Tulips

Whether they’re blooming in your spring garden or in Holland, tulips are such a welcome sight after harsh winters. Not even a surprise snowfall can erase their lipstick colored smiles… See what I mean? . After I had just photographed this first tulip in the garden this week, and captured this after shot today when the snow started to collect. Author:Seattle... [Read more...]

Signs Of Spring-Hyacinths Signs Of Spring-Hyacinths

Here’s another preamble to Springtime! Nothing ever seems to stop hyacinths in their quest to surprise and warm our hearts when all else is cold and dreary…   Gustafson’s Hyacinth in Snowfall Bloom of 2008, white on white. Author:Seattle Daily Photo  Read More →

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Susan’s Bird Gardens Susan’s Bird Gardens

Lots of articles, tips, and images about how to create bird gardens. Also included, by popular request, is vital information about properly feeding and caring for wild baby birds.  Check out these Susan’s Bird Gardens categories: Feeding Wild Birds (bird food recipes,…) How To Create Bird Gardens Care Of Wild Birds (baby bird rescue,... [Read more...]

Name That Hummingbird Name That Hummingbird

Tons of information and images and videos to help you identify all those hummingbirds… check out these Name That Hummingbird categories: Hummingbird directories (covering USA and Canada…) Hummingbirds (complete information on 15 of the 26 hummingbird species found in the USA and Canada… the rest of the 26 species will be ready soon)  Read More →

Susan’s Hummingbird Gardens Susan’s Hummingbird Gardens

Great articles and videos… check out these Susan’s Hummingbird Gardens categories: Hummingbird feedeers (plus: feeding baby birds…) Hummingbird garden designs Hummingbird Journal & Memories Hummingbirds and Coffee Nectar  Read More →

Susan’s Gardening Tips Susan’s Gardening Tips

Lots of gardening tips and videos… check out these Susan’s Gardening Tips categories: Beginning gardening tips (plus: growing orchids…) Gardening tools (plus: garden safety tips… ) Gardening videos Holidays Indoor gardening tips Landscape designs tips Organic gardening tips Pest control tips Seasonal gardening tips (plus: spring... [Read more...]

Susan’s Lawn Gardens Susan’s Lawn Gardens

. Lots of information and videos… check out these Susan’s Lawn Garden categories:  Environment (artificial lawns…) Gardening videos Lawn care business Lawn garden decorations (gnomes…) Lawn garden designs Lawn garden structures (decks, garden bridges, outdoor fireplace, porch swings, trellis-arbors-pergolas…)  Lawn... [Read more...]