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Deuce Cities Henhouse

Guys! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but it just turned spring here, like yesterday, and I haven't been able to do anything except stare at small green things that are growing in my yard. It makes for very boring blog talk. However, I have been up to a few little projects that you guys might be interested in, like creating a new irrigation system for ma raised bed gardens, installing landscape READ MORE
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in DIY, gardening, Outdoor

My March Garden

Sedum I'm getting so excited that it's almost garden time. Spring is my favorite time of year, and I am dying to get my hands dirty. I especially love that gardening is one of those things where there is always room for improvement. I couldn't be happy if it was just done and there was nothing to do or improve upon. I've just ordered some soaker hose for irrigation READ MORE
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in gardening, Month-to-Month

Flowers from Seed

Friends! Holy cow, this winter has flown by and it seems like spring might actually be right around the corner (and by saying that, I hope to god I didn't just jinx it). For the first time in history I am actually behind the ball when it comes to getting seeds sown for spring. At this point I'm usually weeks into the process. I just (like today) put in an order for a few of my favorite varieties READ MORE
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in gardening
Hello Friends! You know it's that time of year when you've got to starting thinking about all that boring, tedious, endless yard work you've got comin' at cha. That's how most people see it anyway, but I actually find a lot of satisfaction from getting my garden in tip-top shape. It helps knowing that that extra effort will give your garden and lawn the best shot at a great spring. Here's a few READ MORE
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in gardening, How-To, Outdoor
The thing I love about gardening is that it's never done, at least for me. It's always a work in progress and I'm always striving for that perfect flower bed. I've always had a tenuous relationship with our front foundation garden bed. There are two big reasons that it's not successful, one is that I don't really have the vision for it, I never have. In my eyes, the front of the house is far READ MORE
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in gardening, How-To