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Quote: Originally Posted by keeperofthegarden My rain barrels ran dry early on, but I did keep up the watering. Do you have the type of rainbarrels that catch water from the downspout? I've been wanting to get some, but the ones I've looked at have either bad or mixed reviews. What do...

I decided to try this last year, not only in the vegetable garden, but also with flower beds and the paths in between the beds. It worked quite well. In the planting beds, I laid down several layers of newspaper, covered them with a few inches of compost, and later with a top layer of shredded...

Annette, Your original post brought tears to my eyes again as I remembered losing my older brother almost 5 years ago. Nothing in life ever prepares us for the loss of a loved one - it affects every aspect of our life. My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope you find comfort and...