1. The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden

Commentary & Special Interest : $20.00

Kim Flottum brings 20 years of writing about bees to this part-instructional/part-recipe resource book. Learn how to create a healthy bee colony in your own back-yard â€" from set-up to maintenance to harvesting delicious organic honey. A comprehensive guide with lots of fun facts and hundreds of honey-infused medicinal, culinary and cosmetic recipes. 176 pages, softcover. Singapore.

2. Gaia's Garden book

Gardening : $24.95

Learn how to create a permaculture haven in your backyard with this book written by an associate editor of The Permaculture Activist. Through gaining an understanding of how gardens function as ecosystems, you can provide products for yourself, conserve soil and water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Highly technical. By Toby Hemenway, forward by John Todd. USA.

3. Garden-In-A-Bag

Flowers, Plants, & Trees : $6.95

What a great way to share a little sunshine with someone you love! These garden in a bag varieties are easy to grow - indoors or out - in their own leak-proof bag. Simply mix the enclosed tin of seed into the bag, add water and watch it grow. They do great sitting on a windowsill or under a desk lamp. Give them and grow them any time of year! Measures:Height - 6.75"Depth at bottom - 2.5"Width - 4.75"Sold Each.Made in USA

4. Wide Brim Garden Hat

Gardening : $34.00

Garden in comfort with 360° sun protection. Our lightweight hat uses an extra wide brim, a long 3" rear veil and fabric with an SPF rating of 45 to keep harmful rays away from your head and neck. An oversized crown with mesh panels provides ample ventilation to keep you cool and dry, and an internal sweatband absorbs perspiration. For all-day comfort, a rear sizing band, locking chinstrap and pony-tail hole work together to create a custom fit. It’s even water resistant! USA.

5. Garden Makers Seed Gardens

Flowers, Plants, & Trees : $19.95

Make a GardenEach kit contains 10 unique varieties of seeds, seed stakes, marking pencil, and an informative booklet with complete growing instructions. All seed types are easy to grow and maintain and can be grown outside or in window boxes.Kit Includes: mesclun salad mix, sweet cucumbers, garlic chives, baby leeks, sweet apple peppers, d'avignon long french radishes, babelle baby carrots, zephyr summer squash, edible jewel mix nasturtiums, yellow pear tomatoes.The perfect hostess, birthday or holiday gift - or just because!Made in USA

6. LED Yard Lights

LED Lamps & Bulbs : $24.00 - $95.00

Each of our captivating critters has a tiny color-changing LED which radiates dazzling light throughout the clear acrylic body. Power comes from an unobtrusive solar pod/battery pack on an 18" aluminum stake. Garden stake style has a hummingbird, dragonfly and butterfly on 30" black plastic stakes. Lights are spaced over 10 feet, with an additional 10' of wire back to the solar power pod. Solar pod takes four AA NiMH batteries, included. China.

7. LED Yard Lights

Outdoor Decor : $24.00 - $95.00

Each of our captivating critters has a tiny color-changing LED which radiates dazzling light throughout the clear acrylic body. Power comes from an unobtrusive solar pod/battery pack on an 18" aluminum stake. Garden stake style has a hummingbird, dragonfly and butterfly on 30" black plastic stakes. Lights are spaced over 10 feet, with an additional 10' of wire back to the solar power pod. Solar pod takes four AA NiMH batteries, included. China.

8. LED Yard Lights

Solar Lighting & Accessories : $24.00 - $95.00

Each of our captivating critters has a tiny color-changing LED which radiates dazzling light throughout the clear acrylic body. Power comes from an unobtrusive solar pod/battery pack on an 18" aluminum stake. Garden stake style has a hummingbird, dragonfly and butterfly on 30" black plastic stakes. Lights are spaced over 10 feet, with an additional 10' of wire back to the solar power pod. Solar pod takes four AA NiMH batteries, included. China.

9. Garden Bells

Outdoor Decor : $39.00

Placed in your garden, the seven polished brass chimes of the Garden Bellsform both a marvelous sculpture and musical instrument. Swaying in the breeze from their faux stone base, the bells touch gently to produce endless patterns of harmonious notes. Though fully weather resistant with stainless steel wire, the chimes also make a beautiful indoor accent piece. China.

10. Garden Composter

Composting : $18.00 - $70.00

A sizeable backyard composter that keeps animals out. Create more fertile soil and stimulate healthy root growth in plants by simply adding compost to your garden beds. The Garden Composter has a patented venting system to maintain proper temperature plus an animal resistant lid and sliding bottom door for easy, mess-free compost dispersal. Made from 100% recycled plastic. Includes complete composting guide. Tool-free assembly. Canada.

11. Garden-In-A-Pail with Gloves

Flowers, Plants, & Trees : $29.95

Garden-in-a-Pail. One of our latest garden kits, you'll find everything needed for your own little container garden, Beautifully packaged in a large galvanized bucket adorned with high quality gardening gloves.Grow inside or on your patio, a great gift for any occasion.

12. Hemp Garden Gloves

Gardening : $10.00

Made from 100% sustainable hemp, these work gloves are the best we’ve used. Highly durable, naturally rot-resistant hemp fibers shrug off moisture and tough work conditions. They insulate and protect better than cotton or synthetics, and last far longer. Even when they get wet and muddy, dirt just dries and falls off, leaving these gloves as pliant as ever. And because their natural fibers absorb skin oils, they only get softer with use. USA.

13. Indoor Gardening Set

Cleaning Products : $29.95

Child's Indoor Gardening Kit Young plant lovers can watch nature at work by growing a beautiful flower garden and fresh herbs in just days with the world's most environmentally friendly indoor gardening kit.Like all Green Toys products, the Indoor Gardening Kit is made from #2 HDPE recycled plastic. A good example are you old detergent bottles. This will help reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet, all in the name of Good Green Fun. For ages 5 and up. 9 pieces, including: Peapod-shapped planter tray 3 Planting Pots Trowel Soil 3 Packs Organic Seeds (Teddy Bear Sunflower, Basil, Zinnia) with easy-to-follow planting instructions All Green Toys Brand products are manufactured and assembled in the USA!!!!

14. Gaia's Garden book

Environmental Focus : $24.95

Learn how to create a permaculture haven in your backyard with this book written by an associate editor of The Permaculture Activist. Through gaining an understanding of how gardens function as ecosystems, you can provide products for yourself, conserve soil and water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Highly technical. By Toby Hemenway, forward by John Todd. USA.

15. Gaia's Garden book

Ecology & Conservation : $24.95

Learn how to create a permaculture haven in your backyard with this book written by an associate editor of The Permaculture Activist. Through gaining an understanding of how gardens function as ecosystems, you can provide products for yourself, conserve soil and water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Highly technical. By Toby Hemenway, forward by John Todd. USA.

16. Gaia's Garden book

Green Construction : $24.95

Learn how to create a permaculture haven in your backyard with this book written by an associate editor of The Permaculture Activist. Through gaining an understanding of how gardens function as ecosystems, you can provide products for yourself, conserve soil and water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Highly technical. By Toby Hemenway, forward by John Todd. USA.

17. Gaia's Garden book

Books : $24.95

Learn how to create a permaculture haven in your backyard with this book written by an associate editor of The Permaculture Activist. Through gaining an understanding of how gardens function as ecosystems, you can provide products for yourself, conserve soil and water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Highly technical. By Toby Hemenway, forward by John Todd. USA.

18. AeroGrow™ Indoor Garden

Kitchen : $0.00 - $150.00

Leave behind the weeding and the tools. Now you can enjoy a homegrown, healthy harvest right from your countertop. With AeroGrow, it's easy. With a grow light that automatically turns on and off and a "smart" seeding system that requires only water and air, our revolutionary countertop greenhouse takes the guesswork out of gardening. It's so simple and easy anyone can have green-thumb success, anywhere and any time of the year. Arrives with everything you need to get started: AeroGrow, seed kit, light bulbs, instructions and recipe booklet. White or black. USA. Oversize shipping charges may apply. See "Shipping Info"

19. Wide Brim Garden Hat

Camping Gear : $34.00

Garden in comfort with 360° sun protection. Our lightweight hat uses an extra wide brim, a long 3" rear veil and fabric with an SPF rating of 45 to keep harmful rays away from your head and neck. An oversized crown with mesh panels provides ample ventilation to keep you cool and dry, and an internal sweatband absorbs perspiration. For all-day comfort, a rear sizing band, locking chinstrap and pony-tail hole work together to create a custom fit. It’s even water resistant! USA.

20. Organic Pest Control for Home & Garden

General : $12.95

The organic pest control for home and garden handbook is a handy tool for pest identification that can be taken right into the garden. Large color pictures and descriptions of each pest and their life cycle help make identification easy. Want to Get Rid of Bugs and protect your children and pets from harmful pesticides? This handbook offers organic pest control options, including companion planting, organic sprays, microbials, organic soil enrichment and more. Also discusses creating a good garden environment including organic soil enrichment, weed control and fighting weeds with grass seeds. Author: Tom RobertsPaperback: 95 pages

21. Ultrasonic Yard Control

Pest Control : $99.00

Weatherproof 360-degree motion sensor detects movement up to 15' away. A strobe light startles intruders and an adjustable ultrasonic frequency repels animals ranging from deer to mice with either audible or inaudible settings. Uses 4 D batteries, not included. Imported.

22. 62" Garden Stake with Champagne Torch (Set of 3)

Outdoor Decor : $99.00

Web Exclusive! Our elegant torches offer a year-round, eco-friendly lighting solution and are built to last. Perfect for hard-to-light places such as hidden patios, side walkways and large gardens, each torch is constructed from weather-resistant, recycled wrought iron and glides effortlessly into the ground. Removable wind and waterproof glass make for easy cleaning and no messy lamp oils are required. Set of 3. Philippines.

23. Victorian Garden Gong

Decor : $52.00

Add visual and aural resonance to your décor, indoors or out, with this fusion of Asian and European design. Hand-made brass gong with mallet is elegantly suspended within a sand-cast antiqued, powder-coated iron stand. Hand-tuned by a family-owned business, the hand-hammered gong produces a rich, shimmering sound that for centuries has signaled a spiritual awakening. Imported.

24. 6 Position Hose Nozzle

Gardening Tools & Accessories : $9.95

Low Flow Water GunWith 6 different spray settings this low flow water gun will be a great addition to any yard or garden. This water gun attaches easily to your hose and has a non-slip comfort grip handle. Choose from 6 settings: mist, flat, shower, jet, vertical, and center. Well made and durable, this water gun will last for years.  Water-saving design allows setting pattern independent of flow rate Non-slip comfort handle grip, rust resistant stainless steel latch Brass hose inlet, with brass adjuster rod and nut Instant on/off control 6 precision spray patterns: MIST - For raising humidity and misting leaves SHOWER - For watering delicate plants CONE - Strong, wide pattern for cleaning, sweeping & rinsing SOAKER - Gentle flow for deep watering JET - High powered spray for blasting dirt away FLAT - For washing and rinsing

25. Sluggo Snail and Slug Bait

Garden & Lawn Treatments : $9.65

SLUGGO - Biodegradable Slug and Snail Bait Sluggo Snail and Slug Bait takes care of slimy pests without harming wildlife and pets! When ingested by snails and slugs, Sluggo's active ingredient, iron phosphate, will cause them to stop feeding. The pests will then become less mobile and begin to die within three to six days. The granular formula remains effective after rain or a sprinkling. SLUGGO is effective against a wide variety of slugs and snails. Sluggo will give protetion to lawns, gardens, commercial landscape areas, greenhouses, outdoor ornamentals, container nursery plants, vegetable gardens, field crops, fruit trees and berries. The bait can be scattered on the lawn or on the soil around vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, or bushes to be protected. Apply bait evenly at 24-44 Lb./acre depending on infestations, 1 lb per 1000 square feet or 1 teaspoon per square yard. Apply more heavily if infestation is severe. Reapply Sluggo as bait is consumed. Scatter Sluggo on the soil around or near plants to be protected. May be applied over the top of plants. Aerial applications allowed. Sluggo remains effective after a sprinkle, irrigation or rain. Active Ingredient: Iron Phosphate . . . .1%

26. BioBag™ Products

Gardening : $18.00 - $20.00

For years, we've searched for an alternative to polyethylene-based plastics for the kitchen, the dog waste and the yard; and we're proud to finally say that we've found an answer in Bio-Bags and Garden Bio-Film. Made from cornstarch, vegetable oil and other renewable resources, all are 100% biodegradable and compostable. The bag is tough enough to handle your household and yard needs and breaks down in about a month. For your garden, use Bio-Film between the soil and your plantings to protect from weeds and frost and to stimulate growth. Within 90 days, 95% of the film will be decomposed, adding its nutrients to the soil. Imported.

27. Eucalyptus Adirondack Chair

Benches : $139.95

An Affordable Adirondack ChairThe stylish splayed back of this classic Adirondack Chair adds classic elegance and grace to your yard, deck or patio. Enjoy a good book, good conversation or a really good snooze. Stretch out in style by adding an ottoman. Hey, where's the lemonade?Garden Wood furniture uses only managed forest eucalyptus, sturdy anodized steel hardware and it is treated with a Sienna Finish. It's boxed, ready to be assembled, and comes with care sheet instructions.Eucalyptus is StrongEucalyptus is a heavy hardwood that earns high marks for strength. It is pinkish-brown in color and turns reddish-brown with age and exposure to light. Its resistance to decay is similar to teak. Eucalyptus is a renewable resource with high productivity in relatively short harvest rotations.Minimal assembly required.Measures: 29 3/4" W x 35 1/8" D x 35 3/8" H

28. NatureMill Plus Automatic Composter

Water Purifiers/Filters : $299.00

Features Measurements Additional Information Watch the Video NatureMill Plus Optional Views (click to enlarge)Fully automatic and odor free our NatureMill Plus is the perfect solution for those who desire to compost but don't have the space outside for a pile. Easy and effective the features are many and the effort is minimal. The continuous air flow and a powerful carbon filter remove odors. The unit is completely sealed. Indoor or outdoor use, even in cold weather, rain, or snow. Add food waste any time, any day, up to 120 lbs per month. Waste items are processed continuously, mixing every 4 hours, until they are completely ground down to small particles. Compost is ready every 2 weeks. A red light will tell you went to empty the machine. Just open the door and remove the compost. How simple is that? Available in black SHIPPING: $15 Measures: 20 " high x 20" deep x 12" wide (51 x 51 x 30 cm). It fits inside most kitchen cabinets. The empty weight is 17 lbs (8 kg)WARRANTY: 1 year Made in USAAdditional Information:What items can I put in my NatureMill?Deposit almost any biodegradable materials, summarized in the chart below. Cut or shred materials into small pieces to aid in composting. Add a mix of "green" and "brown" items for best results. All of this information is listed in the instructions. Add a tablespoon of ordinary baking soda now and then to reduce normal food acidity.Add a mix of "green" and "brown" items:"Green" items: fruit, vegetable scraps meat, chicken, fish fish bones, shrimp tails cheese, eggs, egg shells tea leaves, tea bags grass & plant clippings "Brown" items: sawdust, wood shavings (untreated, unpainted wood) bread, rice, pasta, grains nuts, nut shells, straw dry flowers, small yard leaves coffee grounds, paper filters Items NOT recommended for your NatureMill pourable liquid, chemicals, soap, cosmetics, medicine plastic, metal, glass, rubber, alcohol, cigarettes office paper, newspaper, magazines hard or fibrous items: chicken & steak bones, lobster & clam shells, wine corks, avocado & peach pits, corn cobs & husks, coconut shells, lemongrass diseased foods, human waste, disposable diapers limit very acidic items to 2 lbs (900g) per load: oranges, grapes, berries, plums, pickles, tomatoes 1-2 piece limit for lemon, lime, grapefruit, pineapple With experience, you will get a feel of what composts well and what does not. A good rule of thumb is that any material that you can recognize in the final compost should be avoided in the future, or cut in smaller pieces first. Note that certain materials, such as meat, fish, and dairy, can be used in NatureMill (unlike in backyard compost piles where rats, raccoons, and bears can be a problem). Some items compost better than others. Coffee grinds decompose easily. We have had mixed experiences with very dense items, such as very stale bread or hard candy. When in doubt, add just a little and then check the end result carefully! How much waste does it hold? When can I add waste? NatureMill is suitable for a typical family of five, or for a single individual living alone. It really depends on your eating and cooking habits. Add as much as 5 lbs (2.3kg) in any one day, and up to 120 lbs (55kg) per month. You can add waste items at any time, on any day. Processing is continuous and automatic. Seventy percent of the waste material disappears into thin air -- literally -- as the compost cultures break down the waste and turn it into water vapor which dissipates away. When and how often do I remove the finished compost?Remove your rich, organic fertilizer roughly twice per month, depending on actual usage. A red indicator light will tell you when. You will save garbage-emptying trips, since your regular kitchen trash will diminish in quantity and odors. Seventy percent or more of the initial waste material disappears into thin air - literally - as the compost cultures break down the waste material and produce pure water vapor which dissipates away. Automatic mixingNatureMill takes care of mixing for you. There is no manual labor required. A small electrical motor mixes the compost, which breaks up clumps, compacts the waste, and improves air flow. The computer controller determines the frequency and duration of mixing. Periodically you may hear the motor turn. Do I need to add starter compost cultures? Add cultures just once to begin the natural compost reactions. The compost cultures regenerate indefinitely inside the machine, so there is generally no need to add the cultures again. The best source of cultures is ordinary "living" soil from your own local environment. It's free! Soil from your garden, a nearby park, or roadside is ideal. Add two cups (500 ml) of healthy soil. Use uncontaminated soil where healthy plants normally grow. Cold, frozen, or wet soil is ok. We have tested a number of commercially available cultures, but they are not as reliable as natural living soil. Dried and processed cultures, while available at most garden stores, are often weakened due to temperature and moisture fluctuations in transit. Occasionally, the cultures in your NatureMill unit may become inactive if you abandon the machine for 6 months or more, or if you accidentally add citrus, pineapple, chemicals, or other harmful materials. In that case, just add another two cups (500 ml) of living soil to the machine. As a precaution, you may want to add two cups of healthy soil each time you empty the cure tray. That way, even it the cultures become inactive for whatever reason, there is always a supply of new cultures. It can't hurt to add more. Composting in an apartmentYou can definitely use NatureMill if you live in an apartment. To use compost indoors, first let it cure and dry outdoors for several days or weeks. This is because fresh compost material has an organic odor and may attract beneficial insects. These are natural and unavoidable properties of all compost. (The machine itself, when used properly, produces little or no odors due to its sealed design and air filter). Ideally, spread fresh compost over a warm, breezy corner of a garden or backyard. You can also cure compost on a tarp or tray, on a roof top or balcony. A drain hole is recommended if compost is wet. Cold or rain will slow the process somewhat, but will not destroy compost. The instruction manual gives complete details. After compost is cured and dried, it has no odors at all and can be used indoors. NatureMill will produce a batch of compost weighing 10 lbs (4.5 kg) or more, roughly every other week. If you do not have a garden, lawn, or sizable greenhouse, it may be difficult to use all the compost on indoor potted plants alone. Of course, you can give your compost to a friend or donate it to a local park, landscaper, or garden center. They will be grateful! How does NatureMill eliminate odors and bugs?When used properly, NatureMill produces no odors. The computer-controlled environment inside the machine enables compost cultures to work quickly - before odors develop. The entire unit is tightly sealed, with an inner reactor chamber where the real work happens. Compost cultures produce heat as a byproduct. Temperatures reach high enough to destroy insects and other unwanted pathogens. A small fan draws air into the machine continuously, and out through a powerful air filter (included). Is it safe? NatureMill is UL and CE compliant, and runs on very low electrical current. There are no worms, flies, chemicals, grinders, high voltages, or scalding temperatures involved. The lower door is sealed tightly. The overall weight and height are such that a pet or small child cannot easily knock it over or otherwise tamper with it. We have found that pets are generally not interested in compost. For added security, you can keep NatureMill inside a cabinet, closet, garage, or covered porch. As for the safety of the compost itself, the internal reactor chamber maintains a true "hot composting" temperature of 140F (60C) for several days. This is no hotter than a dishwasher or a cup of coffee. It is not hot enough to burn your skin, even if you were to pry open the reactor and place your hand in there for some time. The heat neutralizes pathogens such as E. coli and prevents seed germination. When used properly, NatureMill exceeds US EPA "Part 503" guidelines for compost safety. We believe NatureMill is the only compost machine, bin, tumbler, or other household device to produce compost which complies with EPA safety rules. The cure tray is no more than 100F (38C) when you empty it - about as hot as a your own body temperature. Replacing the air filterTo locate the air filter, click here. The filter plug is located above the word "FILTER" on the back of the machine. You can not see or touch the air filter without first removing the filter plug. Open the cure door, remove the red cure tray, and pop out the filter plug from the inside. Replace the air filter approximately once every 5 years or as odors develop, depending on actual usage. You can purchase a replacement filter directly from NatureMill. If you prefer, you can replenish the air filter yourself. It takes a little more work, but it will save you a few dollars. Here's how to replenish the carbon granules yourself: Buy some activated carbon. You can find it at any pet store in the fish isle -- the same carbon is used in aquarium filters. Do not use ordinary charcoal from a BBQ grill because it is not "activated" and will not absorb odors effectively. Unplug the machine, remove the red cure tray, and pop out the air filter plug from the inside. Unscrew the cap from the filter bottle and remove the round piece of nylon mesh material if present - hold on to both of these. Pour out the spent carbon. The granules are compostable -- you can pour them right into the machine. Refill with new carbon granules. Use a funnel, or make one by wrapping a sheet of paper into a cone shape. This step can be messy if you are not careful. Replaced the round nylon mesh material as before (if present), and screw the lid back onto the filter bottle. Replace the filter back into the machine as before. Reinsert the filter plug, plug the machine in, and resume normal operation. How much energy does it use? Most of the energy required for healthy composting comes from the compost cultures themselves - they generate heat as they go about their work of consuming food waste. A small amount of electrical power is needed for the electronics and the air pump. NatureMill plugs into a standard wall outlet. It draws about 5 kwh / month, which costs about $0.50 / month depending on local electricity rates. This is about as much energy as a typical night light. It is FAR less energy than hauling the same waste to a landfill in a diesel truck. Electric energy is generally much cleaner than diesel. NatureMill runs on either 110 or 220 volts, and is UL and CE compliant. Do I really have room for another recycling bin? NatureMill will help you reduce the amount of regular (non-recycled) waste in your kitchen. Over time, you may find that you can use a smaller trash bin and reduce your overall waste bin clutter. We plan to offer matching and integrated trash and recycling bins to better organize clutter. Check back with our website in the future. Can I remove the label on the lid?Some units come with a quick reference sheet on the lid. You can remove it, but please wait until everyone in your household has read and memorized it. It usually takes 6 months or more for everybody to get used to composting. Some family members, house guests, or house cleaners may be unfamiliar with composting.

29. Critter Ridder

Garden & Lawn Treatments : $12.95

Get Rid of those crittersCritter Ridder« uses a patented technology to effectively protect gardens, landscaped areas, birdfeeders, garbage cans, and other surfaces against nuisance animals such as dogs, cats, groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons, and skunks. Critter Ridder« contains active ingredients that irritate animals when they touch or taste the product.Critter Ridder«1.25 lbs. Granular Covers 75 sq. ftOrganic Gardening & OMRI ApprovedPerimeter BarrierLasts 30 Days

30. Bird Scare Flash Tape

Garden & Lawn Treatments : $5.50

The Bird scare flash tape is safe and effective for discouraging birds from gardens, waterfronts, decks, etc. This bird repellent is a shiny silver-red tape of polyethylene, a recyclable and durable material. Simply tie the flash tape to fences, tree limbs and let the breeze do the rest. For gardens, install the bird scare flash tape just before crop starts to ripen and remove when crop is harvested. 290 foot roll.