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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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Infertility hurts but rainbows do come....

4/18/2019

 
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Infertility. Such an ugly word. A word synonymous with disease. Affliction. Sorrow. 

Five years is a long time to wait for anything. 

But when that waiting involves the wait for a baby, the timeframe seems infinitely longer.

And infertility makes you wait. Infertility causes one to hit the pause button on life.  

After the tumultuous birth of Esther, I decided to take a year off before trying to have a third baby. My body was tired and needed to recover and my mind certainly not less so.


It didn't make sense. At the start of my journey, I was 32-years-old, in the prime of life. Yet I was unable to conceive a much wanted child. And I had two girls without the need for medical intervention already. 

Yet no baby came. Weeks turned into months that evolved into years. Fertility doctor after fertility doctor could offer no explanation as to why my body would not cooperate.

No hope. Secondary infertility is real. Raw. Rough. 


Test after test was run. I seemed healthy. So I cried out to God "why this innate desire to have a child that is not to be?"

But nothing prepared me for the shock I received one July night, four and a half years and $20000 deep into infertility treatments.   

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Spring is here with indoor seed planting tips & $48  Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Pack giveaway!

4/11/2019

 
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What pops into your brain when you think spring? For me it's seeds. Seeds = spring.
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It all starts with a seed. Food fuel and flourishing flowers for the garden. 

It's time to think about which plants you'll start from seed indoors and which seeds you'll sow directly in the garden.

I love seeds. One pack of seeds can produce hundreds of plants costing me so much less than a four-pack from the local nursery.

You also have a greater variety and choice when using seeds since you're not limited to what can be found at the local garden center.

It's wonderful to control your food supply from start to finish, the only way you can be 100% sure your produce is safe and secure. 

Starting seed indoors extends my gardening season.

Seeds also let me experiment with varieties that require longer growing times than what a Western New York growing season allows. 


And if they don't germinate, seeds are inexpensive. 

Want to save some  serious cash by planting a few seeds with me this year? 

And maybe you'll even WIN the heirloom seed package from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds! (AVR $48!) 

3 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. 

Tell me one, two or three entries in the 
comment section and what you like planting from seed!

Contest ends: April 28th!

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Making the case for  luxurious Casagear & $250 home giveaway extravaganza!

4/7/2019

 
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Wayfair, Hayneedle, Overstock and Houzz.  And let's throw Amazon and Walmart into the mix, too.  

Do you know what these retailers all have in common? 

Their prices were higher, much higher for the exact same items than my new friends at Casagear!

Why pay more for home goods? That doesn't make sense. And when I say "cheaper" I'm talking about a significant price gap.  

Even better? Shipping is always free with Casagear. Some of the other retailers were asking $190 to ship the same chair that Casagear shipped for free! Yikes. 

And I won't even get started on the vast selection Casagear has to offer. Phenomenal.

Casagear even features Scott Living Furniture from the Property Brothers. Are you swooning yet!   

So I'm thrilled for your chance to win a $250 spending spree from Casagear right from where you are sitting. No need to leave the house.

How to enter to WIN!

Just fill out the simple SweepWidget form at the bottom of this post! 

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Illumination with Desert Steel's Daisy Solar Light  giveaway! Set of 3! ARV $175!

4/4/2019

 
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I was just asking Tom if he thought one could own too many solar lights. 

His response startled me. Mostly by how animated he got. 

​"Or course not" he thundered back at me. Well then. There you have it. One man's perspective on solar lights.

Tom seems equally determined that soon~ even from space all will be able to spot our home due to solar lighting. I'm trying to be a supportive wife. 

Desert Steel always steals the show with displays that are sheer landscape art. Who wants ugly solar lights? Not I! Not you! 

So I'm ecstatic for today's winner who's getting three Desert Steel stellar solar lights (ARV $175) to light up their life.

How to enter to WIN!

Just fill out the easy form at the end of this post. Earn up to 7 entries!


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Sugar sugar........because Maple Tapping Season is here!

3/31/2019

 
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Guess what the first crop is for us gardeners? If you guessed peas, lettuce, kale or spinach, you'd be wrong.

It's Maple syrup!

Not that fake, phony stuff that comes in plastic bottles from the grocery store. We're talking about the real deal here, folks!

We've become a Maple tapping family. Yep. And it's fun!  

But I was hesitant to write the post myself on Maple tapping as we're first timers. I'm certainly not the expert.

So I reached out to Julie Fryer from Maple Tapper to lend us her insights and experience. I mean, "she wrote the book" on Maple tapping. No, that wasn't a sick joke, she really did. 

It's called "Guide to Maple Tapping" and I honestly read it in one sitting when I should have been making dinner. Oh well. 

And she's guiding us today with her wealth of knowledge on Maple tapping! Ready. Set. Tap! 

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4 reasons to celebrate the cold-frame with Exaco Trading & $260 Juwel Biostar 1000 cold-frame giveaway!

3/26/2019

 
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Shocking that I've never explored cold-frame options before. 

Especially when you consider the climate of Western New York. We are all trying to extend the gardening season here!

So I was excited that Exaco Trading was gracious enough to send me the Juwel BioStar 1000 premium cold-frame to review. 

Guess what, they want you to win one, too! But first, I must tell you a bit about this intriguing company. 

Exaco Trading is unique for the wide spectrum of high-quality, European products they offer. You are covered if you seek a greenhouse, composter or rain barrel.

But Exaco Trading also boasts brilliant garden pavilions, sand boxes, outdoor clothes dryers and furniture. 

All their products are BPA-free and many of their plastic products are made from recycled material that is 100% recyclable. 

And I won't even get started on their wonderful customer service.  Stellar! Simply the best! 

How to enter to WIN!

Simple scroll down to the bottom of this post and fill out the simple SweepWidget form! 

Let's get down to the nitty gritty and learn about why you need a cold-frame this year. No more excuses. 

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Whopping $740 LGarden raised garden bed giveaway by Elevated Gardening!

3/20/2019

 
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I shouldn't even admit this. I really shouldn't. 

But the LGarden from Elevated Gardening is the best. Raised. Garden. Ever. 

You'd think a mom of three kids would know by now not to play favorites. It's so wrong. But.....{insert big mom sigh here} It can't be helped!

So grab a tissue. Maybe two. You're going want wipe that drool off your keypad when I tell you about the luxurious and virtually indestructible LGarden.

Whoever designed this raised garden bed thinks like me when when it comes down to the science of how raised beds should work. 

Could it be that it's named after me?!? LGarden for "The Laura" garden? Dream on.  

The creme de la creme of raised bed gardens. The LGarden. This folks, is how the "other half" lives. Well....how the other gardening half lives anyhow.

Elevated Gardening is also including the $160 Craft Grower Kit and $80 Greenhouse cover in this giveaway for a $740 Grand Prize total. Astounding!! 

Even better? Elevated Gardening is generously giving Raise Your Garden readers an instant 25% all products with the coupon code #lg25 at checkout!  Mind-blowing!

How to enter to WIN!

Simply fill out the SweepWidget form at the bottom of this post! Good luck all! 

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15 things you must always do at the grocery store

3/16/2019

 
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I saw a women at the grocery store grab a honeydew melon without even looking at it, plop it in her cart and go.

It was the smallest one in the store.

But I figure, you pay one price, usually about $4 each regardless of the melon you choose. Why not grab the biggest one you can find?

So this is what I do.

I eyeball up the two biggest melons on the rack and then I weigh them on the produce scale.

And guess which melon I buy?  

The winner was 1.27 pounds bigger than the loser.

Bigger is better. Same rule applies to cantaloupe and watermelon.

So here's 14 more tricks and tips to get the most bang for your buck the next time you grocery shop.

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6 in 1 raised garden bed from Birdies Garden Products & giveaway! (ARV $130!) - 2 winners!

3/10/2019

 
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With a garden blog named "Raise Your Garden" it's obvious that I'm raised garden bed obsessed.

So my eyes are always peeled for the unique and innovative in the raised garden bed world. 

This is why I'm eager to acquaint you with Birdies Garden Products. Fresh from Australia, Birdies Garden Products make a raised bed like none other. 

Why? Because these beds can be configured into one of 6 shapes. You choose what works best for you, your space and your gardening needs.

​Mind-blowing! Decisions. Decisions. 

Priced at $130, they are a "steel" quite literally as they are made of Zinc Aluminum steel.

How to enter to WIN!  TWO WINNER'S! 

Two of you are going to win one of these modern beauties just by filling out the simple form at the bottom of this post!

What would you plant in your 6 in 1 raised garden bed from Birdies Garden Products? 

U.S., Canada and Australia welcome to enter!  

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Burning hot Prickly Pear Wreath giveaway with Desert Steel (ARV) $250!

3/4/2019

 
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Choo Choo. Let's get on the Southwestern decor trend train for 2019.

And no, you don't have to live in Arizona to indulge in a little tex-mex. Both indoor and outdoor style is boasting that Southwest flair. 

Recently, while shopping for the baby, I noticed many clothes featuring cacti, earth-tones, rough textures, terra cotta motives, and brightly colored fabrics in hues of orange, red and yellow. 

Cacti are sprouting up everywhere these days from cupcakes, cards and bedding to adorning just about every magazine cover.

My mom gave me a cacti salt and pepper set. Love.

She also scored some adorable cacti erasers. Too cute!

So I'm going to be thrilled if you win this Prickly Pear Wreath from Desert Steel (ARV $250). Use indoors or out. How fun is that? 

How to enter to WIN! 

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

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