Kale- the perfect cold-weather plant

This colorful plant thrives in cold weather!

I recently inherited several kale plants from a gardening trade show. So I decided to plant them in my front yard.

Not only is kale nature's super-food, but it's also pretty to look at... with the snow, it's the only plant left standing in my garden bed right now.

New Tumbling Composter

Check out this new tumbling composter! Nice!

Economy turns gardening into growth industry

A poor economy has caused many Americans to stay at home. And with more Americans at home, the gardening industry is actually thriving!

"With the recession in full swing, many Americans are returning to their roots — literally — cultivating vegetables in their backyards to squeeze every penny out of their food budget." [ link ]

Win an Algreen Terra Composter

This gorgeous Terra composter can be yours! For a chance to win this composter, send Algreen a picture of your Agua or Cascata rain barrel:

[ Algreen Contest Link ]

Newspaper Article

Interesting article up in the Waterloo Record today:

The humble barrel has served humanity for centuries with little need for innovation. Vessel for Niagara Falls daredevils, garment for Denver Broncos fans, material for downtown Waterloo sculpture -- the cooper's creation has performed its duty admirably.

As a landscaping object, however, the traditional barrel leaves much to be desired.

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