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My Favorite Summer Garden Finds

Posted by maureen

September 27, 2007 |

SoilSponge soilgroup.gif

SoilSponge is a soil supplement made mostly from coconut coir (the coarse fiber from coconut husks) which will hold moisture as well as, if not better than, traditional peat moss. It absorbs water like thousands of tiny natural sponges and releases moisture as the soil dries out. It’s great for things that dry out quickly (pots and hanging baskets). Adding one part SoilSponge to six parts potting mix will give you more time between watering. You can also use it in the garden. Just work it into the top 6 to 9 inches of soil or add it to the bottom of each hole that you are planting. SoilSponge is biodegradable and Eco-friendly. I paid $19.99 for a bag (16.5 ounce bag)

The No-Crank crate -Automatic rewinding hose. cratelarge.jpg

Here’s a great item to any gardener who has had trouble rewinding the garden hose (probably all of us) and it’s also great for those with back problems. It holds 125 of 5/8 hose or 200 of 1/2 and has a water-powered automatic rewinding system that means hands free rewinding! It works on standard household water pressure to automatically rewind the hose for you with the push of lever. It doesn’t come any easier than that! No batteries or electricity are needed. It doesn’t come cheap at about $90.00 but is a good investment.

The Pallina Glove pallina.jpg

I love this glove! If you are like me it;s difficult to find a comfortable glove that is durable, wears well and that fits well. This glove is really comfortable to wear and is made of soft goatskin leather with a reinforced palm. It comes in a short or long gauntlet style which is made of bear hide for added protection against thorns and a Velcro closure to keep dirt out. The carabiner keeps them safe on your belt while you take a break. You’ll love them. $39.99 for short, $49.99 for long style

Biodegradable Pots - Coming soon!

The horticultural Research Institute and the United States department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research service are working to develop a biodegradable nursery pot. If you are like me and make numerous trips to the nursery every year you know that millions of plastic plant containers go to the landfill each year. Currently, the research is focusing on using feathers, a waste byproduct from the poultry industry. (Yes, we eat a lot of chicken!) The hope is that within the next three years they will have a pot that will be strong enough to hold a plant until it’s sold but that will break down easily in the landfill.


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  1. wedding supplies on September 27, 2007 11:01 am

    I actually had the rewinding hose and it was great. Forget about trying to hand crank 200 feet of hose.

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