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Garden for Wildlife this May

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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There was a cute write up about May’s garden theme at my local nursery, so I had to share it! Enjoy! - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com Making Sustainability Second Nature™ The National Wildlife Federation, based in Reston, VA, has declared May as “Garden for Wildlife Month.” From bird watchers to butterfly lovers, many of us want our [...]

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A New Toy For Your Kitchen

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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I totally love new kitchen gadgets. This really cool stainless steel compost bin would be perfect for anyone’s kitchen. For $22.50 this is a great deal! Made of sleek stainless steel, this durable, modern Natural Home kitchen compost bin is a handsome addition to any kitchen countertop. 6.75 inches round and 8.5 inches tall, this bin [...]

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Protect Your Garden From Summer Theft

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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You know that really neat garden tool you misplaced? Or the kid toys that disappeared? Maybe it wasn’t your fault, but a pesky thief. I really liked this article from Treehugger. It further confirmed my need for neat and tidy cleanup after working or playing outdoors. - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com Making Sustainability Second Nature™ It’s not pretty [...]

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The Taste of Edible Flowers

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Now that I am planting my garden here in the lovely VA, I am looking into new uses for all of the plants that go into my yard. Thankfully I am starting from scratch so that makes the job a bit easier.  I found this article online on Treehugger and am so excited to read [...]

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Repel Pests and Grow Gardens The Natural Way

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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Spring came early here in Warrenton, Virginia.  Now I wake up dreading the hot, humid days, knowing that very soon all of the bugs will be out and eating not only me, but my plants. I dislike pests. I dislike bug bites. I have started researching “green” methods for eliminating these pests and was introduced [...]

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Buy Me That Blender!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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I just received this amazing Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender (Model CSB-77) from my husband. Most people would probably think this is the lamest gift in the world (right up there with buying the wife cleaning supplies), but I think this is fantastic! I have been thinking about making baby food and didn’t want to get [...]

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