Poison ivy, oak and sumac make miserable bedfellows for gardeners! Here is a relatively easy to make soothing oatmeal soap you can make to help get rid of the nasty rash.
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Making your own seedling starters not only saves you money, it helps the environment too! Once your seedlings are established, simply place the entire pot in your prepared garden. The newspaper will break down just like a peat pot . . . ...

There is nothing more exciting for this gardener than seeing the first bits of green as shoots force their way up through the soil. As gardeners in the northern climates know, ya gotta start early. While February is still bringing us an occasional ice storm, this Michigan gardener is planting seeds.

There are many cheap ways to start seeds. I use ...

Create these fun kits to have on hand for cheap family fun due to an impromptu school cancellation/snow day!
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Create your own Rustic Wall planter from reclaimed wood, a couple old mason jars and a few household plants! This adorable planter makes a great gift as well . . .
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