We have had an issue with getting one of our most popular raised beds vendors to ship out their products quickly this season. To be fair, they have had trouble getting their raw materials because of the economy, and did not anticipate the increased interest in their product (perhaps also fueled by economic hard times [...]
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Uncategorized on May 25th, 2009 |
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We are always pleased when we talk to customers who are looking for a plastic shed, but for a less-than-conventional reason! Most of the time people want a storage shed to do exactly what the name implies: to store things! But here’s a quick list, taken from the great folks who help our customers on [...]
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Garden & Gardening on May 22nd, 2009 |
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Cilantro is one of those wonderful herbs that are found in many Mexican food dishes. It is perfect with anything that has tomatoes and onions in it and brings out the fresh flavor and bouquet of the dish. However, few people consider using cilantro in any other types of dishes and that is a terrible [...]
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Greenhouse on May 20th, 2009 |
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When it comes to greenhouses, Greenline makes a great product that won’t break the bank! Measuring in at 100.39″ L x 75.98″ W x 79.92″ H with a rust resistant galvanized steel frame and aluminum frame, the 6 x 8 and 6 x 10 Greenline Greenhouse is a great buy. Most of the time you [...]
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Garden & Gardening on May 13th, 2009 |
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When you can walk out your back door and pick fresh strawberries or raspberries for breakfast; a variety of lettuces, tomatoes, herbs and fresh vegetables for you lunch and dinner, the weight tends to just come off. I haven’t read a study but I and several friends who grow their own garden every year always [...]
Recycled raised bed kits have been flying off the shelves this season and for a very good reason; they are a great way to plant vegetables, herbs and flowers in a very controlled area that can easily be weeded, watered and harvested. Because the bed is deeper than most (and you can get beds that [...]
Most of us around here have been gardening in one form or another for years. Over the years I have gardened anywhere from an acre of vegetables, to patio containers of herbs, to multiple commercial hot houses full of seasonal plants such as poinsettias or geraniums. Over the past six years I have planted extensively [...]
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Garden & Gardening on May 5th, 2009 |
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Greenhouses do not have to be expensive. I realize you get what you pay for but there are times that an inexpensive greenhouse will do just fine thank you! If you live in a milder climate and all you really want to do is extend the growing season or start seedlings so when your garden [...]
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Fences on May 3rd, 2009 |
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It’s always a challenge to come up with ways to spruce up a fence that does not include replacing part or all of it. However, there are things you can do that are reasonably priced and easy that will set that fence of yours apart from your neighbors and give you a wonderful look; post [...]