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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Apartment Gardening 10 Tips for Starting a Balcony Garden How do you start a garden in an apartment or condo? If you have access to a balcony, rooftop, terrace, or patio, you can grow a wide range of veggies, herbs, perennials, flowers, and vines in containers.   READ MORE

Demo: How to Plant Peppers How to Grow Peppers from Sowing to Harvest Whether you prefer sweet peppers or hot, there’s none more satisfying than those you’ve grown yourself.   WATCH VIDEO

Bees Please Water Pitcher Use this small pitcher as a decoration or to hold to dried flowers.   LEARN MORE   $14.95

Penne With Spring Veggies Penne With Carrots and Asparagus Looking for a new twist on pasta? Try this light and nutritious Penne With Carrots and Asparagus!   READ MORE

Wall Pail Set Perfect for dried herbs!   LEARN MORE   $24.95

Build a Chicken Coop Raising Chickens 101: How to Build a Chicken Coop Learn how to build a chicken coop for your backyard. Here’s a beginner’s guide to building a DIY chicken coop!   READ MORE

Solar Filigree Stake Vibrant hand-painted colors and detailed scroll work make this Solar Ladybug Filigree Stake a showstopper. The front side is made from thick molded glass and the back side is ornamental filigree metal art. Solar-powered LED string lights illuminate both sides creating a fun nighttime display. Turns on at dusk and off in daylight automatically.   LEARN MORE   $37.99

Chicken Coop Design Chicken Coop Design Considerations There is no one perfect chicken coop design for a small backyard flock, but whether you are building your own coop, repurposing a garden shed or kids’ playhouse, or shopping for a pre-made structure, there are several things to look for and take into consideration when making your choice.   READ MORE

Woodpecker Rain Gauge Distinctive large glass vial. Measures rain or sprinklers. Made from rust-free aluminum.   LEARN MORE   $55.95