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Summer Games in the Garden

July 3, 2012 in Entertainment, Family Features, Games, Gardening, Grandparenting, Home and Garden, Housing, Housing RSS, Leisure & Activities, Relationships, Relationships - RSS

The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower … and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outside and interact with nature. Head out to the garden toddlers in tow – or to a ...
garcent

Tabletop Gardens are Edible Centerpieces

June 18, 2012 in Decorating, Food, Gardening, Housing

With spring arriving earlier this season, gardeners across the country are inspired to plant now. Daydreams of fresh produce used in delicious sauces, salads and stir fries have many drawing garden plot plans and even starting seeds for future transplanting. Tabletop gardens are a fun and decorative way to expand into new planting opportunities. Growing ...
lawga

Easy Summer Lawn and Garden Tips

June 16, 2012 in Gardening, Housing

Having a beautiful lawn and garden doesn’t mean the work has to be difficult or complicated. With a little planning and the right tools, you’ll spend less time working and more time hosting cookouts, lounging in the sun and watching the kids play in the backyard. “Selecting the best tools for your outdoor space can ...
gardgran

Gardening with your Grand-kids

June 8, 2012 in Entertainment, Food, Gardening, Grandparenting, Healthy Eating, Housing, Kids, Leisure & Activities, Relationships

Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity. Gardening does not have to be just a row of carrots in the garden any more. Many of the plants we love to grow in gardens actually do very ...
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2-for-1 Solutions for Gardeners

May 27, 2012 in Entertainment, Gardening, Housing, Housing Tips, Leisure & Activities

What gardener doesn’t find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist on watering, try the new Dramm ColorStorm Spinning Sprinkler. It takes the usual hose-attached sprinkler experience in a ...
lwnmow

Choosing the Right Mower for You

May 18, 2012 in Gardening, Home Improvement, Housing

As the weather continues to warm, it’s time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. If your mower is on its last leg, it may be time to invest in a new one, and now is the perfect time to research which unit is right for you. “Whether you have a ...
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Don’t let Garden Insects Destroy the Fruits of your Labor

May 16, 2012 in Gardening, Housing

Gardeners are familiar with the joy of planting and nurturing flowers, fruits and vegetables to maturity and the bliss of harvesting nature’s bounty. One of the few things that can make that bliss turn into annoyance is an infestation of bugs. While many insects are beneficial to the garden, others can be very destructive. Arm ...
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Entertain all Year with Homegrown Fresh Herbs

May 14, 2012 in Baking, Cooking, Entertaining, Food, Gardening, Housing

Turkey salad with fresh tarragon, crostini spread with homemade pesto and a refreshing mint mojito on a hot summer day. What do these things have in common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking for a family, entertaining friends after work, or having a romantic cocktail with that special someone, fresh herbs can be the difference between ordinary ...
lwn

Five Tips for Creating a Stadium-Style Lawn in your own Backyard

May 10, 2012 in Gardening, Home Improvement, Housing, Housing Tips

With summer on the horizon, families will be heading to backyards across the country for picnics, sports games and to simply soak up the sun. A lush green lawn is the perfect setting for these activities and will be the envy of the neighborhood. How does one achieve that well-manicured, stadium-style lawn? Many homeowners think ...
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Help Kids Learn by Growing a Windowsill Garden

April 30, 2012 in Family, Gardening, Grandparenting, Housing, Relationships

A child’s awe while watching a seed germinate and grow into a healthy plant with beautiful flowers or a delicious vegetable is something very special. Their sense of accomplishment expands when the flowers they grew are arranged in a beautiful bouquet or their vegetables are shared in a family dinner. This accomplishment illustrates how windowsill ...
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