Gardening links and articles
Here are a few links to gardening articles, and to other web sites about reel mowers, lawnmower pollution, composting, etc. If you know of a good link that might belong here, please let us know. Please click on a category below to see the sites contained within. Please click to submit your site for listing consideration
This is a fun essay from the Christian Science Monitor about the joys of using a reel mower. | A CNN report about how electric and manual lawn and garden tools can make a significant difference in smog reduction. | A complete guide to using a manual reel mower. | Some surprising information from the Environmental Protection Agency about the environmental impact of American lawns. |
An EPA guide to environmentally friendly landscaping. | A guide to mulch and compost, and how they help your lawn and the environment. | A guide that shows you how to landscape with native plants that don't require watering, pesticides or herbicides. | Daily updated links to the best gardening articles around the web, with message boards for swapping garden tips. |
California pamphlet shows you how to reduce air pollution. | A collection of several hundred organic gardening tips for your lawn and garden. | A complete guide to organic lawn care for your home. | A complete guide to making and using compost for your lawn and garden. |
A guide to collecting rainwater for your lawn and garden. | Howard Garrett, the Dirt Doctor, has a radio talk show devoted to organic gardening and a newspaper column. His web site features many of his articles and tips. | Scythe Supply offers European style scythes, scythe blades, snaths, whetstones, hammers, anvils and equipment. | Specializing in rare and unusual seeds. Home of the FREE dancing pepper-postcards. |
Message boards and a wide array of information about organic gardening. | Family business specializing in the construction of log homes and cabins. Also sells cedar shavings and blocks. | Organic fertilizers, organic pest control and much more for the lawn and garden. | Promotes the use of organic gardening as a medium for creative expression, sustainable gardening, and spiritual growth. |
Handmade mayan hammocks and hammock chairs from Yucatan, Mexico. | Comprehensive guide to attracting birds and butterflies. | Site shows photos of each hammock so people can choose colors. | Over 60 varieties of organically grown heirloom tomato seeds that are very difficult to find in any of the major seed catalogs. |
Hobby greenhouse kit company offering greenhouses, 100’s of photos, reviews, and gardening articles. | Lots of flower photos, useful gardening info, quotes, poems and more.... | A growing resource for gardeners. | Extraordinary Dahlia tubers, Gladioli, Iris, and live Orchid Plants |
For organic gardening, flower, vegetable and container gardens,
lawns and landscaping, orchards, Bonsai, houseplants and more. | A one-stop shop for your entire garden pond needs. Including Barley Straw Bundles for pond algae and other natural products. | Handcrafted, functional metal art for home, garden or business. Unique designs in metal sculpture,
metal furniture, lamps, railings, gates, and arbors.
Specializing in custom orders. | Daylilies, native of the orient are perfect for ornamental gardens, container gardening, perennial landscaping and much more. Enjoy summers of glowing flowers in your yard with this carefree perennial. |
Over 1100 varieties of daylilies for your landscape needs. Online catalog with over 600 pictures. | All your favorite Incense & Essential Oil fragrances, plus many new varieties, available now from Spiritual Sky Incense. Organics, Herbs, Inspirational Quotes. | One stop to find all the mail-order gardening catalogs in the US and Canada. | Buy wood outdoor patio furniture made of western red cedar, including patio chairs, benches, tables, sets, arbors, Adirondack style, and more. |
The Gardening and Greenhouse information resource featuring greenhouse gurus, gardening and greenhouse forum, Garden Moose articles, monthly-featured products, and more. | Guide to perfect gardening with articles and tips for seasoned and novice gardeners from planning to composting, your local weather, special features, house plants and Monthly gardening calendar. Free e-newsletter and recipes. | Speeds hot water from your water heater to your fixtures saving you time, water, energy, and money. | Get fit while working on your lawn and garden at the same time. |
Guide to planting and taking care of trees in your yard. | List of different reel mowers with basic descriptions. | See our full line of custom address markers on this site. | Premium online store specializing in imported Chinese tree peonies at affordable prices. |
Manufacture and sale of cedar, teak and wine barrel garden products, planters, containers, arbors, raised bed, bridges, and more. | Information on over 400 garden clubs, almost 300 public gardens, over 3500 articles from over 150 garden writers and gardening events from around the world. | Featuring 100% chemical free, organic bedding, and organic cotton clothing for entire family. We also carry hemp housewares, and wool carpets and area rugs. | Simplicity, quality, performance to invite everybody into the world of the hobby greenhouse grower. |
Garden design software and encyclopedia of plants. | Unique rolling squirrel proof bird feeder designed with songbirds in mind. | Handcrafted in Hawaii by Coconut Coast Natural Products with pure essential oils and locally grown organic botanicals. | Variety of woodworking plans available for instant download. |
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| Contemporary garden and landscape design in London, UK specializing in city roof gardens and terraces. | A garden designed specifically to be “Positive About Disabled People”. To stimulate the senses and provide a haven of peace, a place to chill-out and unwind from the stress of modern living. | Online shop for outdoor furniture. Teak and cedar items including tables, chairs, benches, swings, and more. Free shipping. |
Why enjoy the splendor of your garden for only a few months out of every year? Preserving is a great way to get the home gardener through the winter months until next years planting. | Search and view over 14,000 exceptional house plans by North American architects and designers. Easy, fast search. All inquiries answered by design professionals. | Wholesale supplier of high quality cast aluminum patio furniture. | Unique designs in copper garden structures, copper tables,
sculpture, yard art and more. Custom work is welcome. |
Directory of gardening related web sites. | A terrific architect-designed house plan for an environmentally friendly house. Plans are builder ready. | Avoid identity theft with a secure, locking mailbox. Keep your mail safe. | A family owned and operated business dedicated to fostering family wellness and natural interactions within our physical, social, emotional and spiritual environments. |
Renovation 101 specializes in providing free home remodeling tips for homeowners who are hiring contractors to do the work for them. | BioBag is the world’s largest brand of 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable bags and films made from the material, Mater-Bi. | Mexican folk art for the home, Mexican culture, Mexican folk art buying tips, Huichol, Day of the Dead, and more. | Garden Arbor Store offers a selection of wood, metal and vinyl garden arbors and trellises in many different styles. |
SimplyPlanters.com is the premier retailer of planters in the world. You'll find the widest selection of planters at the lowest prices. | Gifts, tableware, specialty foods, gift baskets and corporate gifts, kitchen accessories, candles, linens, bath and body products, seasonal items and all things beautiful for the home & garden. | The non-profit Food For Everyone Foundation teaches sustainable organic gardening, container gardening and soil-bed gardening. Free - ebook, gardening group, greenhouse and watering system plans. | Learn how to grow your own lettuce successfully. |
Learn about growing cucumbers, as well as how to fight cucumber pests and diseases organically. | Door kickplates for your home. Add one and improve the look of your front door! | A complete guide to composting with worms. Also called vermiculture, composting with worms is a great way to recycle organic waste back into the soil all year long.
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