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69Strange Ideas For Going Green?
by Pat Merewether
I've been thinking a lot about 'going green' lately. I've tried to live green for a very long time - it was 'cool' in the 70's then all of a sudden the idea seemed to drop out of site until recenlty and the... published 4 months ago
60The Where and When of BIrd Houses
by Pat Merewether
We live in Michigan, in the U.S. and have about ten bird houses in my yard all year round. Every year at least three wren families live in them and seem very happy there. If you are about to purchase your... published 4 months ago
58Ideas for CHEAP Gardening and Fresh Food
by Pat Merewether
Sunflowers are beautiful and the seeds are filled with nutrients. Strawberries are fairly easy go grow and very nutritious! I Traded Some of my Ferns for these lilies. An Acron Squash BlossomI'm cheap, so one... published 3 months ago
63Save Money and Water on Laundry Day
by Pat Merewether
One of the first places to start when saving money on laundry day is with your appliances. The new Energy Star will pay for themselves over time. You'll be amazed when you see the drop in your energy bill.... published 3 weeks ago
61Cheap and Easy Gardening
by Pat Merewether
I love gardening so much I've been known to pull weeds at midnight under the light of a full moon. I'm also always looking for a bargain, so I've learned over the years that there are many freebees and... published 3 months ago
58Hiring A Landscaper Designer or Contractor
by Pat Merewether
My friend invited me over to see her newly-built home and warned me to wear the tallest, toughest pair of boots I could find. When I saw her yard I under stood. I probably should have worn fisherman's waders.... published 2 months ago
67Save Money, Be Healthy and Go Green by Making One Change!
by Pat Merewether
If someone told you could save money, be healthier and help the planet at the same time by using something that costs less than a couple of cans of cola, would you try it? Sure, most of us would, right? Well,... published 5 months ago
71Budget Decorating and Recycling At the Same Time!
by Pat Merewether
Decorating your home on a budget is fun and easy. Really, it is. I've been doing it for years. I assume when they use the term ‘budget' they're talking little to no money. Billion dollar corporations have... published 5 months ago
59How to Get Birds to Nest in Your Yard
by Pat Merewether
Several families of wrens have nested in our yard every year for as long as I can remember. They usually prefer bird houses and often build more than one nest. They build decoy or 'fake' nests to mislead... published 4 months ago
71Growing and Propagating Hostas
by Pat Merewether
One thing y garden never runs out of is shade. I'm not complaining because the huge old trees that provide them are worth it, but it makes finding perennials a bit tricky until you learn about growing... published 4 months ago
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