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50 fun & fabulous facts about blueberries....

9/19/2018

 
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The U-pick blueberry farm our family frequents just raised their prices.....again.

It used to be $2.00 a pound. Now it's $3.00 a pound.

If I'm going to pay the same price or more whether I pick my own berries or buy them at the store, why bother trudging to the patch on a hot and humid July day?

Yes, I know the blueberries are fresher at the farm. Yes, I know I can eat while picking. But still. I have to bring water, hats, snacks, 3 kids and potentially use a porta potty. Eww.

So Tom and I got to talking. We realized that it's time to grow are own blueberries in our quest to create a more edible landscape. Fall is the perfect time to plant blueberry bushes! 

With True Vine Ranch, we were able to successfully accomplish our dream! They'll be plentiful pictures come spring, but until then let's talk blueberries.

Today is all about blueberries down to the nitty gritty tiny details. Fifty fantastic facts to inspire you to grow your own blueberries this fall.

And I have a little secret about True Vine Ranch at the end of this post that you might not believe...

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Last forever pumpkin luminaries with Desert Steel's 2 winner giveaway! (ARV $110!)

9/14/2018

 
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Fuzzy socks.
Crunchy leaves.

Cozy sweaters.
Scrumptious soups.

Fall is coming, folks!


And pumpkins......please. Lighted pumpkins as it gets dark so quick these days.

Luminaries from our friends over at Desert Steel!

We are 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 will it be for you? Tell us in the comments just below! Valued at $110!


HOW TO ENTER TO WIN!

Use the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this post! Contest ends October 4th!

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How-to transplant a magnolia bush or tree

9/9/2018

 
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'Houston, we have a problem.'

C'mon, you know what movie that's from...right? Leave your guess in the comment section!

Anyhow, that quote best describes the issue Tom and I were having with our landscaping. We are attempting to make the perimeter of our house more edible.

For this dream to become a reality a lovely Jane magnolia tree needed to be moved. Talk about mission impossible (another movie reference!) The magnolia tree does not like to be uprooted and moved.

But we needed the spot for a blueberry bush. Besides, when originally planted, we failed to consider the 8-10 spread the Jane magnolia tree requires.

And so, we read and researched the best way to transplant this gorgeous tree. The ideal time to transplant a deciduous magnolia tree or shrub is in the fall. Keep in mind that root pruning must be done well in advance of transplanting.

So that's where we will start you off today.

Root pruning.

Then we'll tell you the easy peasy steps to successfully transplant a magnolia tree without killing it.


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A million reasons to beam with Smile Brilliant  & $149 at-home teeth whitening system giveaway!

9/5/2018

 
This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through my link I make a small commission at no additional cost to yourself. Thank you for being such wonderful and gracious readers. I am truly thankful for you all! ​
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"I really wish my teeth were more yellow or even brownish."

...Said no one ever.

Like it or not we are judged by our physical appearance. (Insert big sigh here followed by an ughh.)

And it's true. Who wants yellow or brown teeth? Ick. Right?

Looks matter. Period.
Teeth matter. Period.

When you meet people for the first time one of the things they'll notice are your teeth. It's a cruel world.

Now if you're thinking right now...."hmmm... can't figure out Laura today. I mean, what do teeth have to do with the home & garden?"

Correct answer....not much.

Except that we all have teeth. Hopefully! And if we have them, we should be proud of how they look. Agree?

So it's my pleasure to introduce you to Smile Brilliant today in the hopes that you will learn a bit about at-home teeth whitening options and even earn a $149 credit towards a Smile Brilliant kit!

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN! 

Use the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this post! Contest ends September 20th!

BIG NEWS FLASH!
Type in the promo code raiseyourgardenat checkout for an extra 15% off! 

Contest open to those in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. We LOVE you all! 

*The $149 credit will cover the T3 sensitive system at-home teeth whitening kit!* 

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    Hi, I'm Laura and hail from Western New York. I consider myself a lifelong learner who loves gardening with a 360 degree view. Thanks for stopping by!
    Laura Sproull

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