Calling all Gardeners* (Giveaway)

Heidi Farmer — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:09:28 +0000

*Or anyone willing to give it a shot!

Photo by gotashot

It’s getting warmer ’round these parts, and my bones are itching to get outside and plant. Create new gardens. Harvest fruit and vegetables. Bring fresh flowers indoors and take deep breaths.

But here’s my problem:

I’m running out of room.

Our home is on .27 acres and I’ve pretty much cultivated everywhere while still leaving the adorables their much needed soccer yard.

This year I’ve already been enticed by 4 Blueberry plants that are currently sitting in my garage until the threat of frost passes. (I’ll show you when Running Man and I get around to putting them in - I have a little spot in mind behind the garage.)

But enough about my gardening angst.

Today, we’re hosting a giveaway for garden products to get you started at your house.

Your gardening basket will include:

1) Yard Net by Liquid Fence.com

2) Yard Net for Pets

3) The Ultimate Insect Repellent

4. Speedy Grow – to get the most from your plants

5. Cow Pots – the pots you plant in the ground and provide all the nutrients you need to get your plants off to the best start. I swear by manure (I’ll tell you about it on Saturday). These pots are so great for starting plants from seed and I can’t think of a better activity for your adorables.

6. Organic Mechanic Potting Soil – sorry no photo, but just think of good black dirt and you’re good.

Giveaway

Just leave a comment by Friday, April 2nd (whoa baby, April??) and I’ll choose the winner using Random.org on Saturday, April 3rd.

You can get an extra entry by emailing 5 of your friends about The Good Stuff Guide (or tweeting or leaving something about TGSG as your status update on Facebook). As always, I trust ya!

If you know any gardeners, please forward this on…

Good luck!

Hopefully, a sunny warm spring Monday to you.

Mid-Winter Garden Break

Heidi Farmer — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:25:32 +0000

There are two things that influence today’s post:

First, a good friend took me to see the movie, “It’s Complicated” with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin (she even arranged my childcare, but that’s a different story). It’s a cute flick with some really hilarious scenes, but the best part for me was Meryl’s kitchen garden outside her home. My friend probably heard me gasp and said, “There’s your 40th birthday present right there.” That means I have 5 years to accomplish this, and my apologies to The Running Man, but I’m going to need a bigger yard.

Second, as I looked out onto my current garden in this dreary and cold February day, I longed for some green color. Happy flowers, edible fruit, that sort of thing.

Third, (I only thought it was only going to be two too), I thought you might enjoy a little warm weather garden beauty.

So we’re traveling west and south until we find temperatures and climate hospitable to such endeavors. And from my area, we need to travel faarrrr…

In fact, all the way to Santa Barbara, California to visit Margie Grace of Grace Design Associates and the gorgeous gardens she’s created.

Photo courtesy of Grace Design Associates

These raised beds allow the best drainage for the soil. Love the lushness of it all.

Photo courtesy of Grace Design Associates

Another raised bed perfect for all types of produce.

Photo courtesy of Grace Design Associates

Hello lettuces! It’s just 6 months until I can grow you.

Photo courtesy of Holly Lepere Photography

These pots all hold different types of fruits and vegatables. Perfect for when your soil is less than perfect. My adorables would wipe this clean in no time!

Photo courtesy of Holly Lepere Photography

I love the look of this planter, all jam-packed full of life.

Okay, back to my winter weather. It’s just four more months until I’m back in the garden…

Again, special thanks to Margie Grace of Grace Design Associates.

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Calling all Gardeners* (Giveaway)

Mid-Winter Garden Break