Eco Gardeners

Roses should be transplanted in late winter or spring, as soon as the soil is workable. Dig the new hole 18” deep and about 2’ wide, and make a mound in the center of the hole to drape the roots over. Include an organic soil conditioner such as The Happy Gardener’s Soil Conditioner for Roses. This will help with transplant shock and root growth development. Keep the bud union only about 2” above the finished soil surface, then water well. Keep the rose bush evenly moist until you see signs of new growth.

Indoor gardening with houseplants and kitchen edibles is proving to provide numerous health benefits including:
- cleaning, purification and conditioning of the air we breathe;
- increased positive feelings and decreased stress levels;
- organic, home-grown herbs, sprouts and salad greens

Top 5 Plants for Cleaner Air: Areca Palm, Lady Palm, Bamboo Palm, Rubber Plant, Philodendron

Herbs for Growing Indoors: Basil, Bay, Dill, Thyme, Parsley, Chives, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage

Benefits to Growing Sprouts: In 3-5 days you can have fresh, organic sprouts to add to salads, soups, sandwiches! Sprouts contain a variety of healthy proteins, minerals, trace minerals and antioxidants.

Ask us about our full line of indoor gardening products!

Having your garden certified as a Backyard Habitat is a fun and rewarding family activity. By inviting beneficial creatures to take residence in your yard you will enjoy the many pleasures of:
• Natural pest control
• Wildlife observation
• Environmental preservation
Simply go to the National Wildlife Foundation’s web site for details and download your certification application at www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat
Simple Suet Recipe: Provide your feathered friends with high energy, home-made suet balls. Serve them on your Happy Gardener Feeding Skewers:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup lard or animal fat
1 cup flour
3 cups corn meal
Optional- dried fruit cubes, crushed nuts, oats
Mix ingredients well. Roll into 5” diameter balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet, freeze and serve.