Farms For Sale In Saskatoon Area

Then make a loop about 8" or so down, and bring the second end back up next to the first. I always use a ring, as it reduces stress on the cords as they swing in the breeze and scissors to cut the cord.The first task is to measure out the cord into proper...

As long as the roots are in water, the sky is the limit on arrangement. Forego the unfortunate philodendron. Lucky bamboo stems and arrangements can be ordered directly from growers via their websites.

My brain kicked into gear, and I began to ponder. Spray painting it with flat brown paint made the galvanized metal of the cage less obvious. And each year, new ornaments are added as gardening friends add to my collection.

June had sent me a small miracle.She ordered the buckwheat seeds, she said, and I found several sources online. Most of my winter was spent trying to stay warm, until one day an unexpected gift arrived in the mail.

How could I refuse? Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of brilliance. The handyby Paul G. Are you, like me, shopping wisely these days?

Most of these vendors make a conscious effort not to duplicate the selection of plants offered and there are always ample choices to whet the appetite of enthusiastic and passionate gardeners.Specialty nurseries, local growers and regional plant societies...

If you answer yes to these questions, scrap the existing fence. If you've inherited an old fence, you're faced with the dilemma of fixing it up or replacing it. Fence laws typically define who is responsible for constructing and maintaining a fence, who...

I was fascinated, but wondered if the little birds would really come that close to the house. Logic, schmogic, I wanted to be able to see them!The fuchsia did its job. While I was researching the various types of hummingbird feeders available, I came...

Sometimes friends would sit at the wheel next to me and contribute a pot to my cause and chat with me. Raku is an ancient art of heating glazed clay to about 1900 degrees, then removing it from the kiln mid-fire and placing it into a newspaper or hay...

Perennials selections might be daylilies, yarrow, coreopsis, iris, or sundrops. For the strictly organic plant lover, buy a seaweed or fish based soluble fertilizer. Chances are very good that your beloved gardener has had run ins with the local chipmunks...

Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! Anise seed is also used as flavoring in baked goods, root beer, gum, candies and alcoholic beverages. A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends...

With a mission “to catalyze the flow of capital to local food systems, connecting investors to the places where they live and promoting new principles of fiduciary responsibility that ‘bring money back down to earth,'” the nonprofit has secured...

If you've been gardening a few years, you probably have plenty and you got another one this year. Sometimes they're ceramic, sometimes painted clay,sometimes made of a more exotic material.

As she said minutes after the council passed the ordinance, “We're growing, and growth takes time.” They spent the following months drafting the ordinance. But thanks to an ordinance passed earlier this month, it's now perfectly legal.

That means appropriate gloves, hearing protection and safety eyewear, not to mention face masks and respirators when working in dusty conditions. Shield all PTO-powered equipment drive shafts, and keep kids at a distance from them.

A hand-pushed mower can be particularly useful since you can get in between and very close to the larger trees. The trees will attempt to come back for a few more times, but if you keep your eyes open and mow them down as soon as they start to sprout,...

In humid climates, a wooden fence has a life expectancy of about 20 years with a regular maintenance schedule, including painting or staining every few years. Pressure-treated lumber will last for about seven years without painting or staining, but carries...

White Clover Sown in the spring or late-summer, this cover crop makes for an excellent living mulch and can be planted into or sown around other crops. This high-nitrogen liquid will provide a nice snack to hungrier crops.

These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can...

Tractors What would we do without tractors? String-Trimmer Mowers My personal “I'm thankful for” list wouldn't be complete without mentioning string-trimmer mower s! Some people might not like the hand-pushed design, but I relish the opportunity to...

Now is the time of year that for many people, thoughts turn to gift giving. This process can take between three and ten minutes. Spray with the nozzle set to a mist, as opposed to a hard spray.

If you added some long fibers (cotton linters) to the paper pulp in your tub, the wet sheets will be less fragile. I have placed wet sheets on my living room window glass to dry, which gives them a very smooth finish on one side.

Powdery mildew is a fungus that thrives in damp, humid conditions, so keeping the leaves dry with good air circulation is the best prevention. They're easy, put on a great show and brighten up any garden.

You'll find a rainbow of colors at your local craft store or at online sources such asThe first step is to warm up the clay by working it with your hands until it's soft. You'll need red, green, and a bit of black polymer clay.

Expect blooms in roughly three weeks from "planting."When giving forced paperwhite as a gift, I'd recommend one of the following options:Plant the bulbs and begin watering two weeks before giving.

One of my routine farming projects is my ongoing quest to keep young trees from invading my fields. Once you've trimmed all of the brush, you should be able to focus on potential trouble spots that could make subsequent mowing difficult—rocks and small...

“Always record the date of the cash farm income or expense as you may need to refer to it later,” Wolfe says. “The cost of attending an educational program conducted by a cattleman's group or extension service is an example of a deductable expense,”...