This blog is a place where the friends and family of Chips Barry can write down stories and memories of Chips for his sons and grandchildren.
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Ends Saturday! Kids & Pets in the Garden Photo Contest Winners will be announced by August 6, 2021
Show off your little helpers! We know you've spent alot of time outdoors gardening. We would love to see your photos! Winner will receive a $100 Meadows Farms / Great Big Greenhouse gift card. Thanks for sharing!
Bonnie's Garden - Bonnie Pega One of the things I enjoy most in my wildlife-friendly yard is watching the fireflies. What kid hasn't run around their back yard at dusk chasing fireflies? To encourage fireflies in your yard, mow your grass a little higher—fireflies hide here during the day. Plant a variety of flowers and try to leave night lights off.
Let's Ttalk Gardening - Doug Hensel Gardeners love their hosta plants but hate all the predators that love to feast on these beauties. I am referring to slugs and not deer. Slugs love to live under hosta plants mainly because hostas grow in our shady gardens, which tend to stay moist and cool, and their leaves hug close to the ground which provides excellent habitat and a perfect hiding place for slugs.
Bonnie's Garden - Bonnie Pega It is midsummer and insects are out, setting their sights for your garden. As much as I love my vegetable garden, there are nasty little pests who like it just as much. Here is a list of some of the more common vegetable pests and some suggestions as to what to do.
Deadheading will not only encourage many more flowers it will create a longer bloom time. Remove the faded flowers from the plant by pinching off the flower head. Now the plant will spend its energy producing more flowers instead of going to seed!
Pollinators support healthy ecosystems that clean the air, stabilizes oils, protect from severe weather, and support other wildlife. We love pollinators!
Prices in this email are in effect July 29-August 4, 2021 and are thereafter subject to change without notice. Prices not valid on landscape or grounds maintenance installations. While supplies last. Products may not be exactly as shown. Availability may vary. We reserve the right to limit quantities and to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or in the illustrations.
