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Earthworms and Digestion

The body of an earthworm seems simple; upon further investigation it’s ugly too. There isn’t much to it and it looks too fragile to have existed on this earth for as long as it has, 120 million years. ...

11 comments    education biology worms
Rough green snake. Grows 2'-3' in the SE United States and is kept as a pet.85

Preventing Snake Infestation - Endangered Species and Not

How Can I Get Rid of Snakes in the Home and Garden?   With SNAKE FENCE, of course! Personally, I like snakes and visit them in the zoos of the world when I visit each new city blessed by a zoological garden...

11 comments    family home garden
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The Compost Potato

We have a new puppy. As a result, we have discovered many things in our yard we didn't realize were there. And when I say we have discovered them, I mean we discovered them in the mouth of the puppy who...

0 comments    humor puppy composting
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Coffee grinds in your garden

Coffee grounds make great compost additives, soil enhancers and pest deterrents. It's an inexpensive way to fertilize your garden, build a richer compost yield and promote worm activity. Spent coffee...

7 comments    gardening organic composting
These have been a part of my life for at least thirty years and growing!85

10 Odd Things To Collect, Great Gift Ideas Too!

These have been a part of my life for at least thirty years and growing! Almost everyone has had the pleasure of collecting certain items that catch their fancy at one time in life or another. Baseball cards...

15 comments    crafts hobbies gift ideas
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Fun Classroom Activities to Interest Children in Plants

There are several fun classroom activities that will get children interested in growing plants and finding out more about them. Some of these activities were what first captured my imagination as a child,...

21 comments    education children kids
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What To Put in a Compost Pile

Now that we have talked about making a compost bin, let's discuss what exactly to put in a compost pile. You can put a lot of different things in it, but there are also some things that you can't put in. Once...

4 comments    home gardening recycling
A more sophisticated compost tumbler made of metal, includes a handle and aeration system.78

How to Build a Homemade Compost Tumbler

Compost tumblers offer a number of great advantages; they're easy to operate, composting is done quicker and more effectively, and they can contain the odors that cause compost bins or piles to stink.  Some...

2 comments    compost compost tumbler
Compost bins can be tougher to mix and keep pests, pets or kids away from!73

5 Great Compost Tumblers for Sale Now

Compost tumblers combine various trash waste from around your home inside a unique barrel or bin like cylindrical container. They provide an easy and effective way to create your own compost, keeping it...

0 comments    compost tumblers
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How To Grow Great Potatoes

Potatoes, mashed, baked, boiled scalloped and perhaps my favourite, potato salad especially when it is made with new red potatoes, are a great food. What is even better you can grow your own potatoes and...

39 comments    advice food garden
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