Have you used sphagnum as your seed starter for your seedlings? If so, you probably already know that it contains zero nutrients. When the seedlings begin sprouting their first sets of true leaves, it’s time to transplant or thin them, and fertilize. Some seed starting mixes contain slow release fertilizers,…
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I’d Rather Be…Gardening
Even the vegetable garden is a thing of beauty.
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How to Start Your Own Garden Seeds
The benefits of choosing the varieties you like, avoiding the importation of weeds, pests and disease, and growing healthy plants far outweighs a little inconvenience and time investment.
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Autumn Trees or Leaves
A rainstorm moved in and knocked all of the leaves to the ground.
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Six on Saturday 3-3-18, Spring Snowfall Puts a Damper on Spirits
We often see snow in April, and rarely in May. Yet, we wake up shocked and dismayed that it has happened again.
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Blasé Bear: Are Zoo Animals Wild about Life?
Though we love taking the kids to the zoo so that they can see animals of the world close up, we must ask ourselves, is it worth the cost?
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Itching to Start Gardening
It looks as though winter is really on its way out. Though, there is always a chance of the white stuff or hard frost through mid-May. The question of when to start gardening in our area has an answer that I don’t like. The common wisdom is start gardening after…
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Flamingo Birds
These guys are eating very well!!


