Tag Archives: Compost

The Worm: A Cute, Tickly, Slimy, Slithery Beneficial

Me and Audriana, my little one, dug a fire pit this past weekend (next week’s post), and man did she love digging for worms!  She was hooked after she dug her first worm, calling it so cute, and “tickly”.  All … Continue reading

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April Gardening “To-Dos” & Other Chores

April is here, and with its arrival come new gardening “to-dos” and other chores.  Even though temperatures have been well below early April norms, and there are still many scattered snow piles out there, the April chores associated with our … Continue reading

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Get Your Landscape of to a Great Start with these March Gardening Tips

We’ll soon know if Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early 2013 spring was correct, time can only tell. Obviously we have a long way to go until we see some “warm” spring days, but when you’re able to get out … Continue reading

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5 Easy Steps to a Great Spring Lawn

            My first priority this coming spring season is my lawn.  We inherited our lawn when we purchased our property last year, and it was rough then so I’m thinking after this past winter it’s … Continue reading

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Tips on Winter Composting

            As the snow flies and the temperatures drop, many gardeners don’t even think about composting.  However, the truth is that with a little work composting your organics can be a “year-round” activity.  So stop … Continue reading

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Gardening Tips to Close Out October

              October has come to a close, and if you've kept up there really are few things left to do in the garden.  Sure there will be Mums to cut,and a few other late … Continue reading

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Turn Fall Leaves Into Fuel

          Central New York in autumn is my second favorite season, with summer being my favorite of course.  There is so much to like about autumn, pumpkins, apples, chrysanthemums, corn stalks, and those brilliantly colored leaves!  … Continue reading

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Fall Clean-up Checklist

              We had our first light frost in zone 5 last week, and this past weekend I definitely saw the effects.  Most of my hastas and other perennials have lost their color, and they’re … Continue reading

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The Smelly on Composting…

      There is no doubt in my mind that we live in a society of extreme waste, and I believe most of you would agree.  We waste everything from water to food, and we’re filling landfills at an … Continue reading

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“Breaking” Down Mulches…

      Nothing says neat like nicely mulched garden beds.  However, mulch isn’t only aesthetically appealing it’s one of the most important things we can do to maintain garden bed health.  Mulching helps retain moisture, reduces erosion, provides nutrients, … Continue reading

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