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Archive for May, 2007

Rustic outdoor lighting seems to be a popular choice among us “ruralites”. Here is a neat twist on this one though. I found this hanging rustic outdoor lighting while perusing through this store online. Its solar!…

Have a look, I like the fact I can put it anywhere and installation is a snap. Just […]

I’m excited about solar lights – can’t you tell =) My newest discovery were solar rock lights. It’s a solar flood light that you can put anywhere around your yard. They actually looks like…

a rock. These solar rock lights would be great to highlight any of my gardens – I was […]

What a neat idea, colored solar lights. They change their colors on a rotating basis.
At first I wasn’t searching for colored solar lights, but I’m discovering there is no need for just one style.
I’ve found that outdoor solar lights can be added to my backyard in a matter of minutes, so I can just bring […]

Interesting enough, I was asked about what potted tomato water to use. Hummmm.
Not quite sure I understand that one, so I’ll attempt it none-the-less.
I’d called around and heres what I’d gotten:…

Potted tomato water doesn’t have to be of any specific mix. You can use water right from your hose, rain barrel or from […]

After reading about the benefits of solar power and its growth in retail markets, I’m surprised to learn that the US is not quite ready for it. WorldWatch’s Sawin reported:”Some homeowner associations forbid them” from using solar power. Notably though, there are some states which do offer “net metering laws” (run your electricity meter backwards)…

where […]

So a continuation on my learning about outdoor solar lighting has been pretty educating.
Of course for outdoor solar lighting you need well - sun =) You need to place them in locations that get enough sun to charge the nicad battery(ies). Then you need about 10 or so seconds to install them…

now thats […]

Solar lights are now the hottest, err coolest solution around =)
You can have solar rock lights, solar pathway lights, solar pond lights, solar pathway lights and everything else under the sun (pun intended!).
I’ve been a little disappointed with these Noma electrical string lights, so thats why I’m searching for solar lights. I’m forever losing […]

This section on growing tomatoes in pots will cover planting. Now that you’ve got all your materials, it’s time to put it all together. If you’ve missed the previous sections, just click on Growing Tomatoes from the Categories section to your right.
1) Take your container and fill it three-fourths full with your soil mix.
2) Use […]

Growing tomatoes in pots, after a little bit of researching is proving to be an ideal situation for those with limited space and or cooler temperatures. My reasoning has been reinforced since we just got 1 1/2 inches of snow this morning and it’s May 21.
So far, we’ve covered everything up to creating the […]

Soil for growing potted tomatoes requires the following:
1) Loose and well-drained.
2) Using a generous amount of organic matter adds those natural ingredients.
3) Mix one part of each of the following: a) potting soil b) compost c) perlite d) shagnum peat moss.
4) If you intend to bring them inside on frosty nights to get a […]

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