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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-03-24, 10:02:57

Imagine a comfortably warm breeze whispering through your hair, a glass of lemonade in hand, and sweet-singing birds swooping gracefully down to rest in a birdbath just a few feet from where you sit. Sounds like your are on vacation, doesn't it? How wonderful would it be to have a bird bath in your backyard? Birdbaths are a terrific way to bring the beauty, peace, and tranquility of birds up close. You can experience this, along with the excitement and awe of identifying the birds that flock to rest and rejuvenate at your very own bird bath, simply by installing one in your yard.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-03-24, 09:31:05

The purpose of adding compost to the soil is to improve and develop it over a period of time. Spreading fresh manure, or compost that has not properly decomposed, is liable to have the opposite affect.

(Via The Blogging Nurseryman - The Art of Running a Small Garden Center or Nursery)

Posted by admin to Controversy, The Big Boys, nursery, nurseryperson on 2008-03-24, 07:16:18

My post on “This is what happens when chain stores sell plants” got a lot of interest from people concerned or surprised at whats going on at chain stores when it comes to what they are selling. My most recent comment comes from John Peter Thompson who says “As Chairman of a 78 year old [...]

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-03-24, 06:29:59

Flower gardening is a favorite hobby of many. No matter what the climate where you live or what the conditions on your particular property, there are varieties of flowers that will flourish there.

(Via An Iowa Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-03-24, 03:26:00