NATURE and GARDEN Holidays & Observances
National Seed Swap Day! National Garlic Day! World Naked Gardening Day, and World Bee Day (mercifully, not on the sameContinue Reading
Seed-Starter Grower’s Guide
Discover all the how-to’s of “starting” your own vegetable garden. It’s easy! Find our simple step-by-step guide & other related tools & resources here!!
TIPS for PLANNING YOUR OWN GARDEN DESIGN
Well, here it is Winter, once again. All the leaves are picked up, perennials cut back, pruning done, most everythingContinue Reading
ORGANIC vs. CHEMICAL LAWN CARE
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ORGANIC vs. CHEMICAL LAWN CARE: The “Lowdown” on Lowdown Chemical Fertilizers
WATERING 101 & BEYOND: “The What’s-What of Water”
Q: I don’t always have a lot of time for gardening, but I DO make sure to, at least, giveContinue Reading
Homemade Crafts: Pom-Pom Pixies
Pom-Pom Pixies are fun & easy to make, and a big hit with children (and adults) of all ages! TheyContinue Reading
“All About Compost, & Mulch More”
“All About Compost, & Mulch More” Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Soil & the Making of Soil NowContinue Reading
Vegetable Sow & Harvest Calendar
Take the guess work out of planning your own vegetable garden, with our month-by-month sow & harvest calendar chart!! Plus other related tools and resources, here!
HOT MULLED REVELRY
HOT MULLED REVELRY or “What’s a Wassail?” From High Atop the Ole’ Apple Tree Wily weather have you worn weary?Continue Reading
ROSE & COMPANION PLANTS CONTAINER DESIGN
Recently, I received a message from our fearless Editor Extraordinaire, Ana Maria; A: “Are you up for another garden article,Continue Reading
D.I.Y. HOME SOIL pH TEST
Q: What is “SOIL pH” and why is it important to pay attention to? A: SOIL pH (or “potentialContinue […]
D.I.Y. Garlic Spray Recipe
HOW IT WORKS: When it comes to effective natural pest & disease control, for several thousands of years, there isContinue […]
50 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda & Vinegar
What if I told you that you could easily replace most COMMON PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS with just two veryContinue […]
Pruning Calendar
This calendar was developed for the Pacific Northwest Hardiness Zones 7 – 9. Be sure to find out your average “1st Frost Date” and “Final Frost Date” for your area. Seattle’s final frost is around mid-March, & first frost around mid-November.
SONGS for AUTUMN
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. No other season inspires & captures my imagination, or feels moreContinue […]
SONGS ABOUT GARDENS
The other day, I stumbled upon an old music playlist that I haven’t listened to in awhile. The first songContinue […]
The “C-A-G-E-D” System Uncaged
The elusive “CAGED System” is, easily, among the best kept secrets in the vast world of guitar. Apparently. As, practicallyContinue Reading
“…down on old Chestnut Street…”
The ACOUSTIC CORNER is a place for fellow ‘guitar nuts‘ to share all manner of tips, reviews, recordings, memories, gearContinue Reading
“…storms may blow & the wind may rise…”
The ACOUSTIC CORNER is a place for fellow ‘guitar nuts‘ to share all manner of tips, reviews, recordings, memories, gearContinue Reading
Home & Garden Journal
Keeping a HOME & GARDEN JOURNAL can be a great tool for helping organize a routine & plan ahead for various seasonal tasks, or just to simply keep track of monthly expenses, dates and more!!!
Itty Bitty Batty Buddies
HALLOWEEN is ALMOST HERE!!! That’s right, Junior Sprouts!! An extra Halloween craft project challenge!! This project is recommended for agesContinue Reading
Magic Volcano Lava Recipe
Here it is, JUNIOR SPROUTS!!… INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. glass or plastic bottle 2 Tbsp. of baking soda 1 Tbsp. ofContinue Reading
PUNNY PUZZLERS
CAN YOU SOLVE Sanford Squirrel’s “Punny Puzzler”??? Here’s how it works First, you must solve each of the 6 WORDContinue Reading
Miss Mia’s Memory Match Game
Miss Mia’s Memory Match Game HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! This GAME can be played with TWO or MORE PLAYERS or…Continue Reading
Spring at a Glance
For many home owners, establishing a year-round maintenance routine can feel like a bit overwhelming (knowing just when to plant, seed, prune, fertilize, etc.). Here’s a month-by-month list of general Home & Garden Maintenance To-Do’s for this season!!
Summer at a Glance
For many home owners, establishing a year-round maintenance routine can feel like a bit overwhelming (knowing just when to plant, seed, prune, fertilize, etc.). Here’s a month-by-month list of general Home & Garden Maintenance To-Do’s for this season!!
Autumn at a Glance
For many home owners, establishing a year-round maintenance routine can feel like a bit overwhelming (knowing just when to plant, seed, prune, fertilize, etc.). Here’s a month-by-month list of general Home & Garden Maintenance To-Do’s for this season!!
Winter at a Glance
For many home owners, establishing a year-round maintenance routine can feel like a bit overwhelming (knowing just when to plant, seed, prune, fertilize, etc.). Here’s a month-by-month list of general Home & Garden Maintenance To-Do’s for this season!!
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