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Please don’t confuse these with coffee beans.  Llama beans are produced by llamas and are considered ‘Black Gold’ by gardeners.  These odorless, light-weight, small pellets are an easy to apply soil amendment.  They don’t require the same aging period as horse or cow manure.  Beans are ready to ‘serve’ almost as soon as they are…

French Provencal Linens by La Cigale.  I was mesmerized when I first laid eyes on these linens shimmering with vibrant colors and patterns.  La Cigale had a booth at the Boston Flower Show.  I felt as if I had been transported to Southern France!  I wanted to sweep the whole booth into my garden tote. …

USDA Hardiness Zone Map.  Have you seen the new 2012 USDA Hardiness Zone Map?  If not, you may be surprised to see that you may now be living in a zone warmer than you were in 2011.  If this warming trend continues, I may be able to grow tropicals as perennials here in Upstate New…

Corona Tools USA.  One peak inside my garden shed will reveal numerous Corona hand tools.  I have tried many other premier brands, including Fiskars, but I always return to Corona.  I have two bypass pruners that are at least five years old and they work like a charm.  An occasional sharpening with my nifty blade…

I love gardening tools that make less work for me plus they save time in the process.  Many of you are familiar with the company, Mantis.  They are famous for being the makers of one of the world’s favorite small tiller.  Well, hold on to your garden gloves because they have just introduced Mantis Deluxe…

TOM MULLAN’S TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE Tom and his crew are my answer, and well as many others answers, to trees that need attention.  Tom Mullan’s Tree Service works magic on my majestic oak tree that periodically needs dead limbs removed.  They also trim trees that need reshaping, ‘tip-off’ longer limbs that are hitting…

The Weed Hound Weeder.  I love this nifty, easy to use, back-saving weeding tool!  It almost makes me want more weeds in my lawn.  GASP!  The Weed Hound makes quick work of dandelions, plantains, and other broad-leafed lawn invaders.  Simply position this light-weight, steel tool over a weed, step on a lever at its base,…