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Archive for the ‘Organic Gardening’ Category

June 28th, 2008

Bee Colonies Come Back!

My earliest memory of a bee is being stung on my big toe while in the sandbox. I’m not sure how old I was or which toe was stung, but I have grown to appreciate bees since that day in the sandbox. They’re so useful it’s difficult to hold a grudge. In fact, we need […]

By Peggy -- 15 comments

June 26th, 2008

Nature’s Avenger Organic Herbicide

Isn’t that a pretty yellow bottle? Sorry, had to say it.
I received a bottle of Nature’s Avenger to review, but since I don’t have a yard of my own right now, this review is a collaborative effort. I asked a relative to try it out for me. Let’s call said relative Sam. He tried the […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

June 13th, 2008

A Different Sort of Bag — for Leaves!

Since we’re having a reusable bag carnival at Tree Hugging Family this month, I thought now might be a good time to talk about a different kind of bag. Whew. A break from all the grocery talk.
This cute, big bag will help you compost in style this fall. Well, natural style, that is. The […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

May 27th, 2008

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Garden Pests

Linette at Mother Earth’s Garden has compiled a list of natural ways to remove garden pests. And a big part of it includes attracting beneficial insects to your garden. Hint: Don’t use pesticides.

Coming up later on Tree Hugging Family: Review of an organic weed killer!
Image via flickr.
Click here to learn about all […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2008

Pesticide-Free Wasp Solution: Make a Wasp Nest!

Noreen over at Hankering for Yarn is a very imaginative person — always coming up with new creations and funny names for them.
She has now ventured into making wasp nests! And she’s not crazy. She’s concerned about using pesticides to kill wasps. Those nasty chemicals are bad for our important friends like bees. Read more […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

May 20th, 2008

Awesome Sustainable Garden Objects

Lucky you if you live in the UK, because Hen & Hammock has some pretty fly garden objects available.
Recycled tyre trug

Eco pine torch

Recycled tyre horse swing

And more.
[images via Hen & Hammock]
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By Jennifer -- 3 comments