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Mother Earth’s Garden

Archive for April 2007

April 6th, 2007

Grapes and Taxes

Looking for a tax break for this year? Grow some grapes! Ohio and most of the Midwest has recently passed new tax laws that give vineyards and farmers that sell to wineries tax credits in an effort to bring more agricultural manufacturers and wineries to the area. I found this out […]

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April 4th, 2007

Keeping Animals Out of Potted Plants

Having trouble with small animals getting in your potted plants? Don’t want to spray chemicals or use other material that will harm either the plant or the animals? Are you also wanting something that looks nice or decorative? Try putting pine cones in the base around the plant, and in the case of […]

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April 3rd, 2007

Random Tree Fact

Did you ever wonder how sunshine and nutrients get to the forest floor? Trees need lots of sunshine and water, but most of this is taken up by the canopy trees. So the little seedling trees and plants on the ground must struggle for light all the time? Actually they are cared […]

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April 1st, 2007

Spring Flower with Hidden Agenda

I read an interesting article about daffodils this morning. Most consider daffodils as a precursor to spring. That wondrous flower that says, “Hello world! Do not fret! Warmer weather is almost here!” And in and of themselves they are very beautiful flowers. But they are not always thought so highly of. Many cultures view the […]

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April 1st, 2007

Uses for Vinegar in the Garden!

If your looking to save a bit of money in your garden this year, I found some great uses for vinegar that should help:
 
 
 

1. Clay Pot Cleaning: Vinegar will remove the white salt buildup on old clay pots. Simply soak the affected areas in full strength vinegar.
2. Kill grass: Undiluted vinegar will kill grass between […]

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