West County Gloves
May 26, 2009 by Doug
Filed under Product Review
OK – in the interests of disclosure, let me tell you that West County sent me two pairs of gloves to try out. I gave the ladies pair to the Princess and I got the men’s pair. I thought that was the first appropriate decision. They’re red. They’re also made of recycled plastic bottles and [...]
Big Box Stores versus Independent Garden Centers
Among a small circle of friends – this is going to be a very unpopular post. But here’s the deal, it is what it is. I’ve spent the last few weeks touring garden centers close to my home. I’ve been to every box store and am only missing one of the independents. Highest prices. Home [...]
Relax for Crying Out Loud
So here’s the thing; this is one of those psychological columns I never write. But I should – at least once or twice every year. I want to tell you that it’s OK, it’s just fine to make a mess of your gardening. I can’t tell you how many gardeners I meet, otherwise fine upstanding, [...]
Want Your Own Garden Blog
One of the things I’ve always wanted to do is work with a group of fellow gardeners in a blog network about gardening. So when the opportunity came along to start a gardening blog network, I jumped at the chance. And now I’m going to open up the network to you folks. If you want [...]
Ontario Pesticide Regulations
If you live in the Province of Ontario Canada, then this is for you. If you don’t live up here, then feel free to ignore or envy what we’re trying to do. I thought I’d try to clarify a bit of confusion about the nature of what kinds of things you can use on your [...]
Random Thoughts from a Garden
This is one of those post-weekend days when I roll my eyes, have a second cup of coffee and listen to my back ask, “What was I thinking?” when I decided to tackle the front landscaping. It’s a morning when tons of stuff is rolling around in my head so I thought I’d share all [...]
Garden Writing Options
There are days when I know I’ve been doing this far too long. By this, I mean garden writing. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not quitting. I still love a great garden and I’m looking forward to sharing my new one with you. I’m not shutting down any part of my gardening writing “empire” [...]
