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SACK O’ ALMANAC for August
Introducing The HEARTH and HOME HERALD’s very own Monthly Almanac, “SACK O’ ALMANAC” FEATURING “This Day in History”, “Celestial Events”, “Famous Birthdays”, Continue Reading
Organic Lawn Care 101 & Beyond
A YEAR-ROUND LOOK SPRING LAWN CARE & REPAIR: March 15 – 25, after final frost. Organic lawn fertilizers can beContinue Reading
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 Reading
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 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
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
SEED-STARTER GUIDE
Whether you are an avid gardener, interested in propagating your own plants, seeking a healthy & affordable way of feedingContinue Reading
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
SONGS for AUTUMN
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. No other season inspires & captures my imagination, or feels moreContinue Reading
Join the PNA GARDEN CLUB
PHINNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION presents The PNA GARDEN CLUB is a volunteer organized & operated club, hosted & directed by EddieContinue Reading
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
“…down on old Chestnut Street…”
“I got the idea of playing guitar to my garden from the great Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, who talked about singingContinue Reading
QUICK REFERENCE
Find important garden related information, such as FROST DATES, HARDINESS ZONE MAPS, CONVERSION CHARTS and more, quickly & easily!! JustContinue Reading
“…storms may blow & the wind may rise…”
“I got the idea of playing guitar to my garden from the great Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, who talked about singingContinue Reading
MISS MIA’S MEMORY MATCH GAME
Miss Mia’s Memory Match Game HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! On heavy card stock 8.5″ x 11″ paper, print all threeContinue Reading
SONGS ABOUT GARDENS
The other day, I stumbled upon an old music playlist that I haven’t listened to in awhile. The first songContinue Reading
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
HOME & GARDEN JOURNAL
Keeping a HOME & GARDEN JOURNAL can be a great tool for helping ORGANIZE a routine & PLAN ahead for various seasonalContinue Reading
ROSE & “COMPANION PLANTS” CONTAINER GARDEN DESIGN
Recently, I received a message from our fearless Editor Extraordinaire, Ana Maria; A: “Are you up for another garden article,Continue Reading
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
COMPOSTING 101 & BEYOND
“Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Soil & the Making of Soil” Now that we have covered the basicsContinue Reading
The WILD WORLD of WEEDS
Garden Pests or Special Guests?? Discover fun facts about “weeds” commonly found in yards around the Pacific NW!
ORGANIC vs. CHEMICAL LAWN CARE
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ORGANIC vs. CHEMICAL LAWN CARE: The “Lowdown” on Lowdown Chemical Fertilizers
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 Reading
HOMEMADE CRAFTS
Coming Soon!!! (This page is currently under construction). Stay tuned for more feature D.I.Y. HOMEMADE CRAFTs tutorials and more!!!
SPRING at a GLANCE
For many home owners and aspiring gardeners, laying out a game plan for regular care and upkeep can feel likeContinue Reading
SUMMER at a GLANCE
For many home owners and aspiring gardeners, laying out a game plan for regular care and upkeep can feel likeContinue Reading
AUTUMN at a GLANCE
For many home owners and aspiring gardeners, laying out a game plan for regular care and upkeep can feel likeContinue Reading
WINTER at a GLANCE
For many home owners and aspiring gardeners, laying out a game plan for regular care and upkeep can feel likeContinue Reading
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