Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 21, 2011

My composting adventures all started about 9 years ago when our local Penn State Cooperative Extension office offered a free composting bin (the round one in the picture) when you attended their free composting seminar. I have a system going, but I am a laid back composter. So what did I learn at the seminar?

Compost 214

Compost Composting Backyard Flowers and Plants 214

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. Garden nurseries are preparing for the upcoming season and are really trying to reel you in to their store to make your spring planting purchases. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Gardening 127

Gardening Garden Compost Composting 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2012

In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. Doesn't mulching make a world of difference? I also need to figure out what we are going to plant under our bay window. We have planted several things there and they have not survived. While plants in other areas of the landscape have flourished.

Landscaping 149

Landscaping Cleaning Plants 2007 149

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

Make a list of foods that your family will eat. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65