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Building A Chicken Coop

2009-07-07T19:55:00.002-05:00

Right now one of the hottest things going on in backyards right now is building a chicken coop.

With all the talk on green and organic foods, raising chickens fits the bill perfectly. The eggs that your backyard chickens lay will taste so much better that those you get in the store because of all the bugs they eat from roaming around.

You will, of course need a chicken coop to protect them from varnmits and to keep them from the elements. It's not hard raising chickens and there are lots of designs for building a chicken coop.

Be sure to check the laws in your area to be sure it is ok to have backyard chickens. It they prohibit it, show them the benefits and try to get the to change the law. After all, it's no more than haveing a dog in the backyard. Except dogs don't lay eggs which is the main reason most people raise chickens.

So why delay? Get started today and get your set of plans and start building a chicken coop.

The New Garden Shed

2007-11-26T21:05:00.002-06:00

The Garden Shed blog has a new home and a new name, In The Garden Shed.

New articles and information on your favorite subject, gardening. Take a look now and see what is In The Garden Shed.

Tranquil Fountain Garden

2007-11-24T21:27:00.001-06:00

Creating a tranquil fountain garden is easier than you think. With so many garden fountains to choose from, finding the right garden fountain for your garden or patio is quite easy.

You can place small patio fountains in tucked away corners of your patio or smack dab in the middle would be a great place for a solar garden fountain. Regardless of which type of garden fountain you choose, creating a tranquil garden fountain will give you lots of enjoyment. Try your hand at a tranquil fountain garden.

What Do You Think About...

2007-11-19T22:19:00.001-06:00

Sometimes change can make a huge difference and I
want to be sure you know about all the changes at
The Garden Shed.

The whole look and feel is new, along with new gardening
information and some really great patio fountians. See what
you think here, The Garden Shed and come
back and make your posts.

The Garden Shed

Garden Shed Plans For Winter

2007-08-22T15:53:00.000-05:00

Garden shed plans for winter though it is only August and the temperature is in the 90's. So what is up with that?

I you are considering building a new garden shed you are going to have to get your garden shed plans and get started so you will have it ready before winter. By the time winter gets here you will want to have your gaden shed in place and all of your garden tools and gardening equipment ready to store them in your garden shed.

On thing you need to be sure include in your garden shed plans is insulation. It helps keep the heat out and keeps it warmer in the winter. You will especially want to insulate it if your garden shed plans include climate control.

So that you can get an idea of the many different types of plans, take a look at some of these great garden shed plans.

Garden Shed Plans

2007-08-16T22:37:00.000-05:00

Garden shed plans can be simple one room sheds to a two story garden backhouse or guest house. If you are considering building a garden shed, then you must have a well laid out set of garden shed plans. You want your garden shed plans to include a material list that will help you budget your money and get the most of your garden shed.

One of the first things you need to do is determine the use of your garden shed. This is necessary since you don't want to end up with garden shed plans for a small cabanna type shed when it is a full size garden shed with a second room for the riding lawn equipment.

Why is the material list important with your garden shed plans? Simply to help you save money. When you have a material list before you start building your garden shed then you will hava a clear idea of what the costs will be. So plan carefully, decide what you want in a garden shed, choose a location wisely then you can pick out your garden shed plans.

A Water Feature In Your Garden

2007-08-12T22:52:00.001-05:00

I thought this article on water features in your garden was worth the reading.
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How a Water Feature Can Transform Your Garden
By: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Peter_Coughlin Peter Coughlin

Whether you're creating a container garden on purpose, or you're just limited by space, a water feature can be the finishing touch in creating a garden to be proud of. Water features come in many shapes and sizes and can add that individual touch that makes your garden stand out from the rest. They're not that complicated to fit, but the result can be transforming.

If you create your water feature in a container garden, you even have the flexibility of moving it around, dressing it up in different plants according to the season, which can change the whole feel of your garden.

There's something about water, I don't know whether it's the sound of it running and trickling, or the sight of it tumbling over stones and splashing into a pool, but it has to be one of the most enjoyable and relaxing of additions to any garden. Just watching the sunlight sparkle and dance, and seeing the reflections of all the colors of flowers and plants, I can't help but smile.

There's also the fact that water attracts wildlife too. As enjoyable as they are to watch, the birds you'll attract with a water feature will make for great pest control, all of it completely natural, with not a chemical in sight.

Don't be discouraged by the prospect of having to do plumbing or wiring. These days you can get water features that are really simple to install without the need for any technical knowledge or expertise. And even if you don't want to go that far, simply keeping a bird bath topped up with water will attract all sorts of birds to your garden. And birds are great to have in your garden.

In addition to providing endless entertainment, they'll also eat many of today's pests such as leatherjackets and wireworms. And not only that, they'll also improve the fertility of your soil with their droppings. It's also a fact that birds with a good supply of water will eat less of your fruits and berries.

If you want to start small, you might want to consider a container pond. They make a great and simple addition to any garden and carry many advantages over a more traditional pond such as;

* you can have a container pond in an area as small as a fire escape

* they are portable so you can move them about

* you can take them with you when you move house

Water features, pools and container ponds can transform your garden and bring a huge amount of pleasure. They're good for your garden, good for the environment, and good for the inhabitants -- unless they're pests!

Find more great gardening tips on our http://gardenersfile.com%20gardening/ tips website.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Coughlin http://EzineArticles.com/?How-a-Water-Feature-Can-Transform-Your-Garden&id=674762

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The Gardener's Handbook

2007-07-28T18:37:00.000-05:00

The Gardener's Handbook

If you've looked at gardening guides in the bookstores, you know what the problem is. Gardening guides usually fall into one of three categories:

1. Those that are too general, and thus end up being more like encyclopedias. Too much information to sort through!

2. Those that are filled with lots of pretty pictures, but very little useful information or instruction.

3. And then there are the guides that are too specialized - say, a book all about just hostas or a guide that only covers growing tomatoes.

What I found that I really wanted was a simple guide that was:

Short enough to be easily read in a day or so.

Covers all the general kinds of gardening (flowers, vegetables, and "general" gardening).

Stripped bare of fluff, and filled only with solid, useful instruction.

That's exactly the kind of guide you will find when you take a look at The Gardener's Handbook

Getting Lost In The Backyard

2007-06-19T23:50:00.001-05:00

Have you ever gotten lost in your backyard? The grass has grown so much since all the rain we have gotten that one could almost fanish. I may need a tractor to cut it this time. Other than that, I could really stand to get lost in my backyard garden, working in the flower beds, trimming the shrubs, and just relaxing. Sounds good doesn't it. Maybe this weekend I won't have anthing else to do but to work in my backyard and catch up on some of the chores that I'm getting behind on. If you need me, I will be relaxing on my new garden bench.

The Garden Bench

2007-06-17T21:16:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you just need to take a break from working in your garden. What better way to relax than finding a perfect garden bench placed in just the right spot in your backyard garden. A garden bench can add so much charm and interest you your garden as well as function as a resting place. If you put your garden bench in just the right spot, you can look out over your backyard garden and enjoy in the delights of your gardening labor. I found some great garden benches over at The Garden Shed.

Allergies In Full Force

2007-06-11T07:01:00.000-05:00

Allergies are in full swing for many allergy suffers. There are some days that seem like there is no relief in sight. While searching for information on allergies, I came across this good bit of info. Whether you suffer from dog allergies to skin allergies you can read and learn more here...Info E-Source.

Outdoor And Garden Lighting

2007-06-03T08:55:00.000-05:00

How many times have you wished you had some outdoor lighting in your garden? Garden lighting can enhance your garden and add great charm as well as provide a clear and marked path in the evening hours. Selecting the right garden lighting is pretty simple. Do you want solar powered or electrical lighting? Solar of course is the easiest to instal but not always as bright if not fully charged. Take a look at these great outdoor garden lighting selection and get started today and add some charm to your garden with outdoor lighting. Just click here to take a look.

Selecting a Garden Shed

2007-06-02T00:12:00.000-05:00

Selecting a Garden Shed
The wooden garden shed has long been the favorite type garden shed for many homeowners. Wooden garden sheds simply have a warm and inviting look and feel about them that you can not get with the metal or plastic garden sheds. Because the wooden garden shed can be custom designed as well, it makes the perfect selection for a garden shed.

Some things you should consider before purchasing or building a wooden garden shed is what your intent for using the garden shed is. Will it be used for tool and equipment storage, maybe a potting shed or even as a workshop? As you can see, the uses for a garden shed can greatly vary as well as the layout and design. Once you have decided how you will use your new garden shed, you will need to determine where to place it in your yard or garden.

To get the most use from your garden shed you will need to be sure you have it located where you can provide electricity and water. I am quite certain that you will want lighting and be able to operate small electric hand tools. Of course water is necessary for the watering of your plants and clean up as well.

Once you have your new wooden garden shed outfitted with all the garden tools, lawn equipment and even your garden tractor, you will be ready to enjoy many hours of relaxing gardening working from your
own garden shed.

The Butchart Gardens

2007-05-27T14:50:00.000-05:00

Recently I had the great experience of visiting the Butchart Gardens, fifty-five acres of breath taking floral display located on Canada’s west on Vancouver Island just north of Victoria. You can stroll down winding paths and around each corner you will delight in spectacular views of waves of color and lush green plants. The Butchart Gardens have been in bloom for over 100 years, started in 1904 by Jeannie Butchart. The Butchart Gardens are truly one of the most spectacular gardens and corners of the world. I have posted a few of these spectacular views over at The Garden Shed main site shoud you want to take a look.

In 1888 Robert Pim Butchart began manufacturing Portland cement. Near the turn of the century he had become a highly successful pioneer in his North American industry. Attracted to the West Coast of Canada by rich deposits of limestone which is vital for cement production, he built a new factory at Tod Inlet, on Vancouver Island. There in 1904 he and his family established their home.

As Mr. Butchart exhausted the limestone in the quarry near their house, Jeannie, his wife conceived an unprecedented plan for refurbishing the bleak pit that resulted. She requisitioned tons of top soil from near by farmland and had it brought to Tod Inlet by horse and cart. She used this topsoil to line the floor of the abandoned quarry. Little by little, under Jeannie Butchart’s personal supervision, the abandoned quarry bloomed as the spectacular Sunken Garden. If you love gardening or simply enjoy breath taking views of grand floral display, I highly suggest you visit the Butchart Gardens. Take a look at some of the pictures I took of the Butchart Gardens posted over at the main site of The Garden Shed.

In Your Garden

2007-05-26T10:18:00.000-05:00

Who doesn't love an opportunity to get dirty, and work the earth while working in your garden? Gardening can provide each person or gardener a time to call their own forgetting the stress of everyday life. As you tend your garden, you will marvel in its growth and beauty and tranquility it provides. You will feel great pride as you watch your garden produce delicious and colorful results. Your hard work will be appreciated by all with whom you share your garden.

Proper tools garden tools can make the work more pleasant as well as much easier. Every gardener has their favorite garden tools. Some remain faithful to traditional tools, while some opt for more modern power tools. When choosing gardening tools, it is important to consider the size of your garden, the type of tools you will most enjoy working with, as well as your physical ability. Traditional garden tools require a little more elbow grease. The cost of the garden tools, as well as the time you have to devote to your hobby, are also important considerations in your decision making process.

Springtime, even before planting begins, it is necessary to prepare the garden soil. The garden soil should be turned and some organic fertilizer may be added at this stage. Many gardeners choose to use tillers and other equipment to help them with this pre-planting preparation. Having the right garden tools always makes the job easier. There is such a wide variety of cultivating tools available that you will have no trouble choosing the garden tools most suited for you gardening needs.

Some common garden tools include pitchforks, rakes, spades, trowels, and, of course, shovels. These garden tools are fairly easy to use and are designed to help with preparing the ground for planting. To round out your collection of useful garden tools, you may wish to also have a pickax, a wheel cultivator, and a mattock. Pruning tools are handy to have if you have hedges, shrubs, and small trees on your property.

The important thing to remember is you do need good garden tools but even more important than this, you should remember it is the enjoyment of being in your garden and creating that special place in your garden or yard for a relaxing and peaceful place to get away and experience your joyous labors. Gardening is for fun!

For the gardener in your life, you may want to check out these great Gifts for Gardeners

Garden Tool Tips

2007-05-26T09:21:00.000-05:00

If you have ever looked inside your garden shed and found that your tools were a bit rusty and hard to use, then consider these tips before storing your garden tools in your garden shed.

1. Clean all the dirt off with the water hose getting down into all the little spaces where dirt can hide.

2. Wipe off the excess water with a clean rag or old towel. Never leave water on your garden tools before you put them away. This will quickly cause them to rust.

3. Next you can spray all the metal surfaces of your garden tools with a silicone
or lubricant spray that displaces water and helps prevent rust.

4. Finally you can now put your garden tools back in their proper space.

The next time you open your garden shed, everything will be in great condition, and in it's place. All you have to do is grab the right garden tool for the job and enjoy your gardening tasks.

Space Maker Garden Shed

2007-05-25T23:13:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for a garden shed that will last, then this garden shed is the one you have to have. "A Garden Shed With A Little More." If you have to park your car on the street because clutter has overtaken your garage, this Space Maker garden shed might be for you. The Space Maker is an extremely versatile building, making it an excellent addition to almost any backyard. Because with primarily Western Red Cedar, a wood known for its strength, durability and beauty, you can be assured that the Space Maker garden shed is built to last and will look great for years to come. Check out all the details on this great garden shed.

Space Maker Cedar Shed - 8' W x 15' D

What's In Your Garden Shed?

2007-05-24T19:20:00.000-05:00

The garden shed is that special place where you can escape and find lots of great garden treasures. You will find all sorts of lawn and garden equipment. A well stocked garden shed will hold your small garden hand tools, maybe some extra garden furniture and even a garden tractor. It’s your garden shed, your spot in your yard or garden where you can escape and find joy with your gardening.

What’s in your garden shed? Tell us about the unique garden equipment and treasures that you have tucked away in your garden shed.

The Garden Shed

2007-05-24T15:23:00.000-05:00

Welcome to The Garden Shed.