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Spring Gardening Solutions 2009 - a list by ASewell
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Things you absolutely need for your indoor and outdoor gardening this Spring. Some of these gadgets may just serve you well throughout the year!
Pop up Net for Raised Bed
First to recommend
Description
No more free salad bar for rabbits and deer! These self-supporting pop-up pest control nets will keep lettuce, carrots, broccoli and more safe until harvest. These netting enclosures with 1/4" mesh can be used directly in the garden, or set snugly over 3' x 3' Grow Beds.
* Safe and effective garden pest control
* Sized for a perfect fit over our 3' x 3' Grow Beds
* Easy to take on and off for garden maintenance
* The 20" H net is ideal for greens, beets, carrots and bush beans
* Use the 48" H net for peppers, potatoes and broccoli (via gardeners.com)
Updated Apr 5, 2009
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Mantis Corded Electric Garden Tiller with free border edger
First to recommend
Description
An electric tiller solves all the typical problems with a gas tiller such as mixing and storing fuel, starting the engine, and dealing with smoke and noise. It's a terrific Clean Air Gardening solution!
The incredibly powerful but lightweight Mantis Electric Tiller tills even the hardest of soils. It's 21 pounds of pure performance. The secret is the patented Mantis serpentine tines. So easy to start and easy to handle, and it lifts easily into raised beds.
The exclusive design digs deep into any soil, even hard clay, and won't bounce like other mini-tillers. The secret is the patented tine design.
120 volt. double-insulated electric motor. Simply plug it in and squeeze the throttle. Quiet - perfect for city and townhouse gardeners.
Simply set the switch to the tilling speed best suited for your gardening project. Tines spin at up to 240 RPM.
Compact design makes it easy to till in narrow spaces; tills a 9" path.
Just 21 pounds. Easy to lift, with built-in carrying handle.
10" Tilling Depth, or reverse the tines to shallow cultivate the top 2" - 3" of soil.
Lifetime manufacturer's guarantee against broken tines.
You'll need an outdoor rated extension cord with this Mantis electric garden tiller.
Features:
* Amazingly quiet!
* Don't have to worry about mixing up fuel
* Digs down 10 inches
* Easy to start, easy to operate
* So small and compact you can use it anywhere
* Cuts through hard sod, compact soil or tangly weeds
* Perfect for townhouse and city gardeners
* Great optional attachments and accessories available
* So versatile, you'll use it throughout the entire gardening season.
* Includes border edger. (via http://www.cleanairgardening.com)
Updated Apr 7, 2009
Coco Fiber Pucks
First to recommend
Description
Coco fiber(Coir) will boost the moisture capacity of soil. The husk of the coconut is a natural sponge-like material that is easy to handle and long lasting. Coco fiber is an environmentally friendly alternative to peat moss. Coco fiber loosens clay soils and encourages strong root development. It has a soft fibrous texture that takes 5 years to break down, and it does not form a crust when it dries out. Coir can also help prevent runoff and erosion. As Coir soaks up water, it prevents nutrients from washing away. Soil that's saturated with water will even resist cracking, so coir can even prevent foundation damage.
Coco Fiber is an excellent way to increase the water absorbing power of potting soil, while also protecting against harmful bacteria and promoting organic farming. These coco fiber soil amendments are widely used for hydroponics, soil mixes, and container planting.
Coco fiber is also an excellent additive for your composter. It's water absorbing properties will keep your compost moist while at the same time soak up any excessive water. 100% Organic!
Each wafer of Coco Fiber weighs 3.7 ounces and makes 2 quarts of potting soil. (via http://www.greennationgardens.com)
Updated Apr 10, 2009
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Praying Mantis Egg Casings, Organic Gardening
First to recommend
Description
Special Note: Praying Mantis Egg Casings are cultivated from mid January to the beginning of June. Many deliveries are scheduled during the off season. If you would like to purchase the highest quality Praying Mantis Egg Casings, please do so now.
The Praying Mantis, because of its appearance and attitudes, is a fascinating insect. It is strictly carnivorous and feeds on almost any insect of a size it can overcome. Praying mantis egg casings are harvested in their natural environment. The female deposits her eggs in the fall in a frothy secretion that hardens and protects them from predators and severe winter climates. The praying mantis egg casings are attached to twigs, leaves, fences, etc. and may contain 50 to 400 eggs with an average of about 200 praying mantis eggs in each casing.
Upon hatching in the spring the young crawl from between tiny flaps in the casing and hang from silken threads about two inches below the casing. The young praying mantis disperses from the casings into the vegetation leaving little evidence of their appearance. This happens within an hour or two and it is very difficult to know hatching has occurred unless the elusive, well-camouflaged young praying mantis is found. The Praying Mantis is a must for organic gardening! Available in 3, 7 & 14 Casings.
*3 egg casings cover an area up to 5,000 square feet.
** Availabe January - June (via http://www.greennationgardens.com)
Updated Apr 10, 2009
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Nanny Stakes Green Spiral
First to recommend
Description
This attractive glass watering globe isn't just for vacation watering. Use it every day to: Promote the growth of deep roots Provide uniform moisture for healthier plants Clearly see exactly when to water. Hand blown glass globe with decorative blue swirl inserts into ceramic stake.
Stake Length: 5"
Globe Dimensions: 4 1/2 Length x 3 1/2" Wide" (via http://www.greennationgardens.com)
Updated Apr 10, 2009
Jobe's Recycled Bottles Landscape Fabric
First to recommend
Description
Jobe's recycled bottles weed control fabric is made from recycled bottles. It is an ideal seasonal solution for use in flower beds and gardens. Eco-Friendly seasonal weed control. Jobe's recycled bottles weed control fabric also conserves soil moisture and lets air in. Stops weeds with out the chemicals.
Dimensions: 3' W x 36' L (via http://www.greennationgardens.com)
Updated Apr 10, 2009
ShakeAway Squirrel Repellent Powder, Organic Pest Control
First to recommend
Description
I wonder if peeing around the perimeter of my yard would keep those pesky neighbor kids away? Anyway...
Keep your bird feeders free of squirrels. Simply hang SHAKE-AWAY Squirrel Repellent Powder Packs on your bird feeder. 100% safe for animals - birds will completely ignore the packs when they are set in place. 2-pack of 90-day powder packs with twist ties for hanging.
SHAKE-AWAY Squirrel Repellent Powder Packs lasts longer than most repellents because it does not wash away in the rain, evaporate or freeze, nor will SHAKE-AWAY Squirrel Repellent Powder Packs damage plants. Restricted in IN, KY
2 90-day Powder Packs (via http://www.greennationgardens.com)
Updated Apr 12, 2009
BackSaver Grip - Lee Valley Tools
First to recommend
Description
This ergonomically designed handle is an easy addition to straight-shaft tools. By changing the position and angle of your grip, it helps reduce back strain, fatigue, and stress injuries caused by repetitive movements.
Made from ABS plastic, it can be used on any long-handled tool, such as a rake, broom, shovel or mop – anything with a shaft from 3/4" to 1-3/4" in diameter. The D-shaped grip is 6-1/2" wide and projects approximately 6".
It also improves stability and control when used with extension-handled overhead tools, such as paint rollers and tree pruners. (via leevalley.com)
Updated Apr 13, 2009
Potato Bin from Gardener's Supply
First to recommend
Description
Grow Your Own Potatoes; No Digging or Hilling Required
We grew potatoes in a number of different fabric pots, and this one came out the winner, producing a big, 13 pound harvest. The porous fabric of the Potato Bin® aerates roots, prevents heat build-up and allows excess water to drain away. Its compact, 18" diameter lets you grow your own potatoes in just about any sunny spot.
* Grow potatoes anywhere — no garden required!
* Designed to provide the best growing conditions for potatoes
* Porous fabric allows heat to dissipate and excess water to evaporate (via gardeners.com)
Updated Apr 18, 2009
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CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator
First to recommend
Description
The CobraHead® is recommended by and has received the Seal of Approval from the National Home Gardening Club after testing by 200 members.
The CobraHead® precision weeder and cultivator is the closest thing to a universal garden tool. Its blade is a steel fingernail® that becomes an extension of your hand.
* It weeds, cultivates, scalps, edges, digs, furrows, plants, transplants, de-thatches, and harvests with ease.
* The CobraHead® out-weeds and out-digs all similar tools.
* The time proven blade design breaks up and plows almost any soil.
* The comfortable and efficient handle allows easy left-hand or right-hand action.
The CobraHead® is made in Wisconsin, USA, of knife-blade quality self-sharpening steel and environmentally friendly wood fiber reinforced recycled plastic. (via muckbootsonline.com)
Updated Apr 27, 2009
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