February 28th, 2008
Check out all the Lifestyles blogs taking a Quantum leap on the b5media main blog. It’s all great fun, taking a look at where we were 4 years ago, where we are today and where we expect to be 4 years from now.
What will you be doing on the extra day you’ve been given this […]
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February 27th, 2008
There are just a couple days left to vote in the current Mother Earth’s Garden poll. Let us know where your garden seeds come from. We’ll have the results, and a new poll the first of March.
What would you like to know about fellow gardeners? If you have a garden related question you’d like to […]
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February 26th, 2008
Since this year is a leap year it’s a great time to reflect on where you’re going with your garden. Where will you be in your gardening efforts in 4 years, where were you 4 years ago?
I have always leaned toward gardening naturally and organically, but I think I pay more attention now to where […]
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February 24th, 2008
Here’s whats happening around the Lifestyle Network this weekend:
Tree Hugging Family is giving away 2 free tickets to the First Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show in Canada. If you’re interested in going head on over and leave a comment by February 29th. The show starts March 1st in Toronto, Canada. Good luck!
Simply Thrifty has 15 […]
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February 23rd, 2008
Last weekend I wrote about Bee Colony Collapse Disorder, this Sunday 60 Minutes is running a segment called What’s Wrong With The Bees? If you’re interested in finding out more on this subject check it out. I hope to watch.
On a related subject Garden Rant has a post on the reappearance of a disease that’s […]
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February 22nd, 2008
During the winter when gardening is slow, I love to watch the birds. I enjoy watching the action around my bird feeders. Birds don’t just eat birdseed. There are as many different snacks for birds as there are types of birds.
Bluebirds and woodpeckers enjoy the occasional dried mealworm and orioles love jelly.
Many birds will […]
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February 21st, 2008
A hyper tufa trough looks like a stone trough but it’s much lighter. It makes a great container for plants. You can make them in any shape or size, and the material cost is very cheap.
A hyper tufa trough is a planter made with one part cement (not concrete or mortar), one part peat moss, […]
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February 20th, 2008
I love spring! It’s my favorite time of the year. I love it when everything starts growing and turning green. I know some would say I’m wishing my life away, but I wish for spring from January first until March.
I’m usually good through December, I think it’s all the holiday bustle. I love the
Christmas season, […]
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February 19th, 2008
Here are a couple gardening links I thought you might find interesting.
You Girl Girl tells you how you can make your own seed starting mix. The best part? It’s all organic, and contains no chemicals.
Garden Rant has chocolate plants (Yum!). Plants that have a chocolate scent, rich chocolate color, or are just dark […]
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February 17th, 2008
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder is a phenomenon that Scientists have been trying to understand for the last couple years. Worker bees leave their hives and never return. Whole hives disappear within a couple hours. Leaving the queen and her offspring to fend for themselves.
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder, also known as BCCD is an epidemic in […]
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