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Pick of the patch with Desert Steel pumpkin luminaries! Winner gets 2 (ARV $110!)

9/18/2019

 
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If it weren't for fall, I doubt a single closet would ever get cleaned at my house.

In fact, the whole house would be in a permanent disarray. 

Bring on fall. Spices. Sweaters. Soup. Socks. And...drum roll please. Pumpkins!

Oh wait..pumpkin begins with a p. So much for alliteration today. 

But I digress. Show me some pumpkin love. 
Lighted pumpkins as it gets dark so quickly these days.

Beautiful luminaries from our friends over at Desert Steel!

We are over-the-moon thrilled that the winner gets 2 (yes I said 2!) pumpkin luminaries from Desert Steel in the shape and color of your choice!

Orange or white? Tall or squatty?

Which do you like? Tell us in the comments just below! Valued at $110 for the set of two!

Enter to win by filling out the SweepWidget form at the end of this post! 

Email addresses and Facebook follows allows me to contact you if you win! 

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Fabulous Fall tree planting with the Arbor Day Foundation!

9/12/2019

 
This post was sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation. All thoughts, opinions and experiences are my own. 
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I love trees. And if you're reading this post I bet you do, too!

​The thirteen trees in my backyard provide much needed shade in the heat of the sun. Not to mention homes to the wildlife like squirrels, birds and chipmunks.

I don't even mind  when I witness deer nibbling at my pear and apple trees. It happens! 

When the white birch tree in my front yard died several years ago I was bummed out.

It left a gaping hole in my front yard. And my heart.

​Because trees clean our air, protect our drinking water, create healthier communities and add unmatchable ambiance to outdoor spaces. 

So when the Arbor Day Foundation reached out offering a tree, I was ecstatic.

The one gallon white dogwood tree Arbor Day Foundation sent is spectacular...I think you'll agree.

But what can the Arbor Day Foundation offer you? 

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Pink perfection with African pink Daisy Solar Light set of 3 from Desert Steel ($171 value)

9/7/2019

 
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Ready or not fall is peeking around the corner. 

Cooler temps. Sweaters. Soup. Shorter days. Falls  arrival  means less light both morning and night.

And there's not much we can do about it. Or is there?

You know it and I know it. Time to add a few more solar lights to heighten and brighten the way. 

So I am delighted for you and your chance of winning a set of three African pink solar light set from Desert Steel to add a bright spot to your space now.

3 ways to enter to WIN! 

1.) Leave a comment at the bottom of this post letting us know that you signed up for our FREE email subscription.

2.) Follow us on Facebook & share this post!

3. Follow us on Instagram! 


And if pink is just not you, winner can also choose between yellow and teal. Let me know what color you want in the comments below! 
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Please say if you earned 1, 2 or 3 entries with your FB/Instagram names. 

 
Email addresses and Facebook follows help me contact you if you win! 

​Ends September 30, 2019! 

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Dynamic Durawood duo rope chair giveaway with Nags Head Hammocks giveaway {$900 value!}

8/26/2019

 
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Pop quiz today.

What's the only thing better than winning a $450 Durawood rope chair from Nags Head Hammocks?

Winning two Durawood rope chairs of ample proportions from Nags Head Hammocks for a truly stellar set.

Classic and contemporary furniture from the irreplaceable Nags Head Hammocks. 

Nags Head Hammocks is simply the best in the industry for hammocks, swings and outdoor furniture. 

So no more fighting over the best chair you could ever own~ you've got two!

One for you. One for that "special" friend.  


​Sip that ice-cold lemonade using the huggie enhanced built-in cup holder. Relax your weary head in the bright and beautiful Sunbrella® pillow.  

Eat that third donut! The weight capacity for each chair is 450 pounds! No worries.

​You'll rest even easier knowing your chairs are handcrafted out of hurricane-proof  Durawood poly lumber and resilient
DuraCord® rope. Nags Head Hammocks never cuts corners~ only the finest materials will do! 

Life is good with Nags Head Hammocks!

How to ENTER TO WIN!  


Simply fill out the easy SweepWidget form at the very bottom of this post.

Email addresses and Facebook follows help me contact you if you win! 
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6 snacks birds love with Desert Steel Yellow & Velvet Sunflower Bird Feeders double giveaway! 2 separate winners!

8/23/2019

 
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There's no excuse for a dreary outdoor space with rainbow hued bird feeders from Desert Steel!

Pretty and practical, Desert Steel hand-fashions bird feeders with pops of color for your landscape. 

Take the yellow and velvet sunflower bird feeders as a glowing example for us all.

Setting the pace for a punch of backyard bling!

Fill these stunning feeders with whatever seed you think will attract backyard birds, but we have a few tricks up our sleeves as well.

Here are six snacks backyard birds love and you can chow down right with them. After all, who doesn't like snacking? Especially healthy snacking!  

How to enter to WIN! 

Just leave a comment below letting us know you signed up for our email subscription and tell us which bird feeder you hope to win~ the yellow or the velvet. 
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Bonus entry and extra luck if you follow us on Facebook and share this post on your timeline!

Please let me know if you earned 1 or 2 entries and your FB name if you also entered that way. Thanks! 

​And if you're not following RYG on Instagram, I'd appreciate it so much!!!  

Email addresses and Facebook follows help me contact you if you win! Ends September 16th, 2019! 

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8 bags of crumbly goodness that will keep you 'in the bag'

8/19/2019

 
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Back in my dating days I remember reading this quote from Dr. James Dobson.

"Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without."

Funnily enough, (yes, funnily is a real word...google it!) the same quote applies to garden supplies. Specifically, bags of the  "good stuff" every yard and garden craves.

​Your garden can't live without these 8 bags of crumbly bag goodness if you want your plants to survive and thrive.


So next time you visit the local garden center and they do have those fantastic clearance prices this time of year, stock up!

​Or, you could use my affiliate Amazon links below to stock up! Some of which are super on sale now! Thank you =) 

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Get shipshape with Shoreline Style & $100 gift code giveaway!

8/10/2019

 
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My heart is never far from water.

Be it a lake, ocean, river, brook or stream. Even a small pond will do! 

There's something magical about the sunshine glistening over rippling water that makes my heart sing. 

But style that can reflect this craving? Priceless.

That's why it's such a thrill to introduce you to Shoreline Style. A wonderful shop to explore for nautical, seaside and beach themed home decor that will enhance your space now.   

Hailing out of Sarasota, Florida, you can depend on Shoreline Style to inspire you with invigorating ideas that will enliven both your indoor and outdoor areas.

​And they have 30 years of experience hunting the globe for coastal decor that will set your place apart from the rest. 

Seriously, a trip to their website is a treasure hunt every time! 

Besides, you want everything shipshape for guests arriving on your doorstep! Right?!? Even those unexpected impromptu ones. 

How to enter to WIN! 

Just fill out the easy peasy SweepWidget form to enter!

Email addresses and Facebook follows help me contact you if you win!  

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Copper shingled roof bird feeder from Good Directions giveaway! (ARV $238!)

8/2/2019

 
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Plain cake is delicious.

But buttercream frosting makes the cake better.

Yet it is the vibrant sprinkles on top that make the cake a masterpiece.

Ohhhh. The rich elegance and depth the sprinkles add! 

That's the best way to describe Good Directions, an online retailer of luxurious home & garden decor. They are the sprinkles on your cake.  

Good Directions creates garden decor that sets your home apart from the rest on the block. Truly, backyard joy is in the details Good Directions handcrafts! 

No where else have I seen such bold, beautiful and distinctive home & garden decor that adds the right touch of elegance to outdoor dwelling spaces. 

So I'm thrilled for your chance to win this stunning copper shingled roof bird feeder from Good Directions!

​Don't you want to attract Chickadees, Blue Jays, Wrens, Sparrows, Thrushes, Finches and more to your yard today?  

Just fill out the easy SweepWidget form a the bottom of this post.  

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How to use netting to protect your blueberries, raspberries and blackberries from deer, rabbits, squirrel and birds

7/29/2019

 
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Oh deer! 

Nope. That's not a spelling mistake this time. 

And it's more like oh deer, rabbits, squirrels and birds.

​Some years the wildlife has absolutely ravaged my gardens.

Not only eating all the bounty but stomping (deer again!) all over what's left of my plants.

Sob story! I can't take it any more. Time to take action. 

But my blueberries are precious. If left unattended, the birds will peck away at every last one.

Don't they know there's a convenient full service bird feeder just 30 feet away? 

Squirrels and rabbit nibble at my crops and leave the rest! What nerve. You should see what they did to my tomatoes one year.

Netting. It's the wave of the future. 

So today, Tom and I are going to tell you how we netted our blueberries to protect them from the wildlife in our yard.

Although our focus is berries, you can do this with your tomatoes, squash, cucumbers or whatever plants your are protecting in your yard! 

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Celebrate summer with this set of 3  butter yellow solar light giveaway from Desert Steel! ARV $171

7/24/2019

 
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Time to take a stroll down your street.

And start counting. How many people have solar lights? Go ahead. I have time. I'll wait for you to collect stats! 

Just about everyone has solar lights...right?!

On my street four out of five adjacent neighbors have solar lights and only three houses on the block don't have any at all. 

It's the way it is. What about you? Solar light fan?

But most of those solar lights (#regret, #cheapsolarlightsareugly) are inferior to the solar lights you'll get from Desert Steel.

The creme de la creme of solar lights.

So I'm over-the-moon happy for you and your chance to win this fabulous set of three solar lights from the incredible Desert Steel~ my go-to for stunning garden decor that lights up my life.

How to enter to WIN!

Simply fill out the SweepWidget form at the end of the post.

*It's easiest for me to contact you via email or Facebook if you win! 

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Hang loose with "The Hammock Source" with  hammock, stand and pillow $400 giveaway!

7/15/2019

 
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I strongly suspect that Tom is on to my schemes.

Saturday mornings the girls have soccer games. Tom takes the girls as I mutter something under my breath about "needing time alone to work in the garden."

​Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 

Hammock time.

Product testing must be taken very seriously! 

From none other than "The Hammock Source." And you already know all the great Hammocks of the world seem to come out of Greenville, North Carolina.

​Down South they "know and understand the hammock biz." They've nailed the hammock recipe to formulate the perfect hammock. 

I'm doing cartwheels just thinking about you taking that much deserved leisure time in this fabulous Pawleys Island large original Duracord rope hammock from The Hammock Source.

Pawleys Island large h
ammock stand and vibrant hammock pillow included in this giveaway for an over $400 value!

What color hammock would you choose including antique brown, oatmeal, navy, green, white, coastal blue or meadow?

​Winner can choose pillow color, too! 

Just scroll down to the bottom of this post and fill out the easy peasy SweepWidget form for your chance to WIN! 

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How to grow the biggest & the best blueberries!

7/8/2019

 
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Blueberries are beautiful. Tasty. Nutritious. But so expensive! 

Even at our local U-Pick field, they are $3.00 a pound. That's considered a great deal! 

​Then there's the work of picking in the hot sun. And potentially having to use a porta potty. Yikes. 

Blueberries bought at the store for $4.50 a pint will suffice at times. But their mushiness can make them inedible other than in oatmeal. 

Time to grow our own! 


Perhaps that's why I'm a great source for blueberry growing~ I've never done it before and managed to grow an astounding amount of blueberries from a crop planted in the fall. 

But not before doing my research. Hours of fun and thrilling blueberry reading! 

Are you ready to grow the plumpest and juiciest blueberries?

​Here's my best tips and tricks to get those blueberries growing and glowing! 

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Set of two Desert Steel Asher Palm Torches for a fabulous $528 prize!

6/28/2019

 
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Do you own any garden torches?

Prior to Desert Steel, I had zero experience with outdoor torches. 

Outdoor torches have real flames. Real light. Real mosquito repellent power. 

Torches are thrilling! The ambiance they'll bring to your outdoor space is unequalled! 

​But owning two fabulous tropical torches ignites your imagination. Palm leaves. Swoon. Caribbean here I come. 

Brought to you by the one and only Desert Steel~ my go-to company for outdoor decor that is beyond compare for quality.

​(Okay and color!) No one does color like Desert Steel does color! 

Desert Steel creates these two stunners in a large and small size; you choose what works for you and your space. 

Winner gets (1) large Asher Palm Torch + (1) Small Asher Palm Torch
 for a blissfully beautiful backyard!

I am not responsible for the drool on your keyboard or phone right now. Get a napkin! 

How to ENTER TO WIN:

Simply fill out the SweepWidget form at the bottom of this post.

I hope YOU win!  

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5 reasons you shouldn't plant a garden

6/24/2019

 
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I did something odd this year. Even for me. 

​I have three raised garden beds but chose to plant only in the first two beds leaving the last empty.

No plants this year. No vegetables coming. Empty. A waste you say?

Maybe. But my observation is this: for the past two years, the yield in this bed has been extremely low. The plants did not grow and produce. 

Clearly a change was needed. Part of the problem is that this bed gets the least sun by far. There's a huge oak tree blocking the sun. But I love the tree so it's staying.

​The best I can do is not plant and hope for better things in the future. 

And that's the truth. Not every year is a major gardening year. Sometimes you just plant a lot less or don't plant at all.

Maybe just a few tomatoes, a pepper and herbs in patio pots to keep life simple. 

 
So it's time to let go of the garden guilt because here's 5 reasons you shouldn't plant a garden this year. 

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3 plant mosquito repellent pot with Clovers Garden & $100 gift card giveaway!

6/19/2019

 
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I'm a mosquito magnet.

But when they're done sucking my blood~ they'll be after you next! 

What are you going to do? Make a mosquito repellent pot or planter for your patio.

With the humongous bonus of keeping those whining and whizzing pests at bay.

Not to mention unsightly bites that itch and burn. 

The worst part are diseases like malaria, dengue, yellow fever, encephalitis, and more recently West Nile and Zika. Mosquitoes are even the culprit for heartworm in dogs. 

So it's fantastic to have Clovers Garden backing us up with plants to help drive away these buggers.

Clovers Garden will be your new go-to for tomato and pepper plants, too. Just wait till you see their healthy selection of plants! 

But even if you've already planted your crops, you can use this wonderful gift certificate to buy their mosquito repellent candles fueled naturally with essential oils.

Lemongrass, lavender, rosemary & sage, tea tree and eucalyptus. All incredible scents!

And there's no shame on splurging on a few of their magnificent herbs like pineapple sage, stevia and rosemary. 

Or wait and use your gift certificate next year~ it doesn't expire!  

How to enter to WIN!

Simply fill out the SweepWidget form below!

And here's 5 Clovers' plants you don't want to miss out on!

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Relax with Exaco Trading 3-piece bistro set $130 giveaway!

6/15/2019

 
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On my brisk morning walk, I made an astute discovery. 

Most homes have an outdoor space not getting used to its full potential. 
 
Maybe it's that postage stamp sized patio. Or it's the dangling balcony. That small front porch. A tiny deck jutting off the kitchen. The little patio off the pool.  

Guess what these spaces demand?

A 3-piece bistro set. This is how we relax and unwind, folks! Savor that coffee. Sip that tea. Devour a butter croissant drizzled with chocolate. Maybe two.

So we are thrilled that Exaco Trading wants to invigorate your small space today by giving one lucky reader their very own 3-piece bistro set.

Let's watch life drift by together. 

How to enter to WIN!

Simply fill out the easy peasy SweepWidget form at the bottom of the post!

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How to increase seed germination rate in your garden!

6/10/2019

 
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My standards are too high as I expect every seed I plant to germinate. That's not a realistic goal.

The growing season is short where I live, so if the first round of seeds don't germinate, I'll have to wait yet another 10-14 days to see if the seeds sprouted. 

This puts me nearly a month behind any planting schedule if you're looking at that 28 day mark.

June, July and August are all we've got for a growing season here in Western New York so I don't have a single day to waste!

​Why go through all the work of planting, weeding and watering if crops don't have the time to come to fruition?

Just thinking about that hard frost coming as early as September makes me shudder.

It was high time to make every attempt to increase germination rates with my seeds.  Let's ensure one plant per hole germinates and produces.

And if you've already planted some seeds....plant some more for succession planting!

Stagger those crops reaping the benefits of fresh produce up till October! 

Here's my foolproof guide!

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Rest easy with Nags Head Hammocks and $400 Sunbrella® Tufted Hammock Giveaway!

6/3/2019

 
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Siesta.

I know we all say it but do we actually do it? Do we follow through? 

Today....I'm asking for some commitment. 

So put your hand on your heart and make this vow. I solemnly swear I will take a 30 minute hammock siesta each and every day. No matter what task is dragging me down. 

No ifs, ands, or buts about it. 

Unless that butt is in a hammock. Then it's fine. 

And as long as it's a Nags Head Hammock, of course. 

Because when you're lounging in a Nags Head Hammock, you know what it's like to drive a Rolls-Royce. It's how the "other half" lives.  

C'mon. How many hammocks are so luxurious that they have a built-in tufted pillow?

Can you ever forgive such silliness?

​Yes....you can especially when you WIN your own hammock from Nags Head Hammocks. Simply the best.

Enter to WIN by filling out the easy form at the end of this post!

All I need from you is a valid email address so you can be contacted if you win!

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Coneflower solar lights  to beautify your space with Desert Steel! $170 value!!! (you get 3 lights!)

6/1/2019

 
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Nothing makes me happier than adding solar lights to my yard.

Okay...almost nothing. Peanut butter pie comes pretty dang close. 

​While both have the ability to lift spirits, one adds to the ambiance to the yard while the other clearly adds only to my butt. 

So the choice is clear! Solar lights it is!

And there are no better solar lights on planet earth than solar lights handcrafted by the illustrious Desert Steel.

​Besides, we all need blooms that never fade or die. Rust-resilient is a close third! 

So it's my great pleasure to once again introduce you to Desert Steel. A wonderful company always reinventing product line with innovation to delight the eye and the heart.

​How to enter to WIN a set of three coneflower solar lights from Desert Steel! 

Simply fill out the SweepWidget form below. It's that easy. All you need to do is provide a valid email address so I can contact you if you win! 

​What lights up your life? 

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You NEED a cactus ~ 7 riveting reasons why!

5/28/2019

 
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Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”
Cacti are like all the unique people you know.

Many are tall and thin. Others are short and fat. Some are even bald. And if provoked, all can sting with those prickly spines!

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The spunky shapes, sizes and spines lure me into the cacti world.

Many thanks to Altman Plants for providing the cacti and succulents for this post. Altman Plants are dreamy.

​Now you want to know about the googly eyes. Okay, that's all my mom. Who else is gonna find you goggly eyes with eyelashes? 

But I digress. Pardon all my silliness. 

So saddle up your horses, let's go all wild west today and slash into some cacti facts! 

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Enrich your soil with Neptune's Harvest & $175 organic fertilizer giveaway extravaganza!

5/22/2019

 
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Guilty is charged.

I've depleted the soil in which I grow my fruits and vegetables by years of planting too close and not rotating crops as I ought. 
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End result? Lackluster plants equally lacking in nutrients.

It's time to put those trace nutrients back into the soil with Neptune's Harvest Organic Fertilizer. Healthy and well fertilized plants produce more nutrient dense produce. 

P.S. And if deer aren't so "dear" to you because they eat all your plants and crops.....you're going to be thrilled to learn about what Neptune's Harvest can offer you!

And don't even get me started on  the blossom-end rot that has ravaged my tomatoes.  

Winner gets this 4-piece fertilizer set from Neptune's Harvest including the fish & seaweed blend fertilizer, the 12 pound kelp meal fertilizer pail, the 12 pound crab & lobster shell pail and the Hudson Chameleon Hose End Sprayer for a fabulous $175 prize!

How to enter to WIN: 


Just fill out the easy and fun SweepWidget form at the end of this post!  

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Easy indoor repotting plant guide with 7-piece Scheurich pottery giveaway & eye-popping Glasshouse Works plants! $160 value

5/14/2019

 
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Plants not included in giveaway. Sundial by Good Directions!
So much in life is seasonal. Tasks and events that come but once a year.

  • Christmas
  • Taxes
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Birthdays
  • Window and screen washing
  • Hose and grill hookup 
  • Cleaning that remote bathroom (Scratch that off the list, we clean that one twice a year....maybe!)

It's time to add repotting your plants to the lineup. Happy houseplants get repotted every 12-18 months. Fact!

It's the calm before the storm. Repot before all those other gardening tasks take over your to-do list!

Repotting before active growth commences is a smart move because plants are producing new roots early in a growth cycle (late winter/spring).

​Plants will reap the benefits of fresh, loose potting mix into which they can stretch those new roots. 

So we are thrilled to have teamed up with Scheurich and Glasshouse Works to get us motivated. 

Let's repot before your plants go to pot!  Don't let them die! 

Enter to WIN a 7-piece assortment of pots from Scheurich just by filling out the form at the end of this post! 

Canadians~ you are most welcome to enter. We love you, too! 

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Sittin' Easy has your back with this $1050 Appalachian white oak glider giveaway!

5/7/2019

 
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I'm contemplating sending my couch to the curb. A real one way ticket.

All because of this new 4 foot glider from Sittin' Easy. It's that comfortable. Engineered to curvature perfection, this glider doesn't need pillows.

And it certainly looks nicer than my couch. No doubt it smells much better, too! 

Handcrafted out of Appalachian white oak, Sittin' Easy harkens after yesteryear. A seemingly bygone age that has slipped away.

The pulse of life. Sigh. Does the beat ever stop? Go. Go. Go. Stress. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. More stress. 

Or can we bring back that bygone era with Sittin' Easy?


Envision yourself sipping sweet tea, gliding back and forth while you ponder this pace in this handsome glider!   

How to enter to WIN this Fabulous $1050 solid wood glider! 

Simply fill out the simple form at the end of this post!

​Let me know that you entered by telling me who you'd sit in this glider with! 

Exclusive Raise Your Garden offers with Sittin' Easy! 

Get an instant $300 off purchases over $600 (web pricing) with promo code RYG300! FREE shipping. Order will ship in 8-10 weeks. 
Get an instant $150 off each item below $600 (web pricing) with promo code RYG150! ​FREE shipping. Order will ship in 8-10 weeks. 
​Put the code in at the product page for each product you buy then add them to the cart for the discount to apply! A white promo code box will pop up when you click on the product. (I tried it myself.....super easy!)

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Set your hose free with Liberty Garden 3 winner giveaway!

5/2/2019

 
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Ring ring. 

Your hose reel called. It's ready to be replaced. 

That's right. Your hideous cracked and broken hose reel wants out. So get a new one from Liberty Garden Products today!

Funny. I just got back from Florida. And I couldn't believe how many homes had broken hose reels.

I'm talking about 6 million beachfront homes. Why don't they replace them with Liberty Garden Products?

Swell with joy this summer (and not just from the heat!) by adding a few Liberty Garden Products to your outdoor space. You certainly can't beat the price point! 

Besides, it's time to get organized so your hose isn't sprawling all over your lawn, patio, or driveway anymore.

​With 3 incredible prizes at stake, your odds of winning are high! Hurray for Liberty Garden Products! 


4 ways to enter to WIN!

1.) Like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post
2.) Follow us on Instagram! 
3.) Sign up for our newsletter. 
4.) Check out Liberty Garden Products on Amazon! 


If you've already done all entires in the past, could you show me some extra love by tagging a few Facebook friends? 

Tell me one, two, three or four entries in the 
comment section and what you use your hose most for!

Contest ends: May 29th!  
And have you checked out other FREE Raise Your Garden giveaways?

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Feed our feathered friends with Desert Steel's coneflower bird feeders! 2 winners!!!

4/28/2019

 
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No judgement here for singing "Feed the Birds" from Mary Poppins while filling your bird feeder.

After all, happy people sing.

And why wouldn't you be in a sing-songy good mood? After winning the pink or blueberry coneflower bird feeder from Desert Steel you'll be dancing, too.  

So go ahead. Belt it out. Shout it from the rooftops. You want to win. 

This one's "for the birds," folks. Let's give our feathered friends the food they deserve every season of the year. 

We eat year-round. Birds eat year-round. Go figure. You just might have to put your boots on to fill those Desert Steel bird feeders. 

The joy you'll get when those birds start diving and ducking to eat. Not to mention the variety of birds you can draw in for your amusement!


4 ways to enter to WIN!

1.) Like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post
2.) Follow us on Instagram! 
3.) Sign up for our newsletter. 
4.) Check out Desert Steel on Amazon! 

Tell me one, two, three or four entries in the 
comment section and what birds you like!

​Contest ends: May 20th!  
Enter this $1050 glider giveaway!

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