Gnomes in the garden
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Pretty awesome Ikea commercial involving gnomes, fortunately for me I just have one gnome and he is always sleeping.
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Merry Christmas from The Cheap Vegetable Gardener
width=”550″ height=”367″ /> Hope you have a happy holiday and for those looking to get started with your garden don’t fret there are seeds you can start indoors soon. If you wondering what you can start planting in Dec/Jan in your area check out our seed starting calculator.
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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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