The winner of the Gar’n Grow Filter is
Congratulations to the winner of the Gard’n Gro filter…meemsnyc.
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Butterfly in butterfly garden
My daughters and I started a butterfly garden a couple of years ago, though we have seen a few butterflies pass by this was the first time we have been able to capture one on camera. This butterfly was visiting our butterfly bush, which for by many standards is basically a noxious weed. But it doesn’t need much water, makes pretty flowers, and butterflies/bees like it so seems like…
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deer | pests | rabbits | Uncategorized
Protecting Your Plants and the Planet: Eco-Friendly Large Pest Control
Photo from Alberta Home Gardening You’re not the only one who enjoys your garden–deer, rabbits and even household pets may find your flowers or vegetables to be tasty treats. And, of course, dogs and cats may mistake your garden beds for a great place to do their business. While organic or eco-friendly pest control is a good idea for combating any type of pest, it is especially important to…
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Soil Logic Moisture X-Tend testing and review
I was contacted by SoilLogic and offered a free sample of their product Moisture X-Tend. Though I could attempt to describe their product, I will let them do it in their own words… Moisture X- Tend helps water penetrate the surface of the potted soil easier and remain within the soil root zone up to 4X’s longer than untreated water. This innovative soil moisture management product helps prevent water…
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How to make jalapeno pepper powder
Other than gardening I also enjoy cooking manly foods such as chili and BBQ rubs. One seasoning I have heard being used for both recently was jalapeno pepper powder. Not seeing any in local stores and having an abundance of jalapeno peppers in my garden I decided to attempt to make my own. 1. First picked some nice green jalapeno peppers from my garden, I chose to use…
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Small container pond (water garden)
Don’t have the space, money, and/or time to have a full size pond? May want to think about adding a small container water garden. All it takes is a sealed decorative container and you can have an attractive addition to your garden. I would also recommend the mosquito prevention techniques of creating moving water with a pump or add some goldfish to eat the mosquito larva. Via apartment therapy,…
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How to braid garlic (for guys)
I normally hang my garlic off my bike to allow it to cure and store to use over the winter, but given the large amount of garlic I have grown and I have gotten into better shape and am actually using my bike, I decided to attempt to create a pretty garlic braid. After spending a 10-15 minutes checking on the internet on the various knots and techniques to…
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Guest Post – Sustainability Through the Consumption of Things Conserved
I do not have too many guest posts but I thought this topic was so interesting I couldn’t refuse. Though Dan specifically talks about purchasing more exotic foods for consumption but the very same principals can also be used when selecting species of plants to grow in your garden. “In other environmental issues we tell people to stop something, reduce their impact, reduce their damage,” – US Ecologist Gary…
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Winner of the "Garden Safe gift pack giveaway"
And the winner of the GardenSafe Gift Pack is…Ashley. Thank you for everyone who entered. I am still looking for more giveaways coming soon so you should have another chance to win shortly…
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Interviewed on NPR’s Science Friday
Another exciting day this week to be included in an interview on Science Friday with Ira Flatow. I’ll update this post and press page with a link to the interview when it becomes available. For people who were listening live here are a few of the topics that were discussed for quick reference: How to make your own upside Down Planter In your Garden The most profitable plants in…
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To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. – Thomas A. Edison
I saw this quote on a project at my daughter’s science fair tonight, this could totally be my tagline for this site…
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Hydroponic Grow box update
Currently in the grow box I have some basil and more recently strawberries added as I was “weeding” my garden I found a bunch more starts. Though I have seen basil do well in hydroponic systems mine is turning pretty leggy and quickly loosing lower leaves. The strawberries on the other hand and thriving in the environment. Probably will let them stay in there a little longer until the…