outdoor living Archives - Page 2 of 6

Backyard Chickens

by Calgo Gardens | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Events, Gardening, General, Health & Wellness, outdoor living

In full disclosure – we started keeping chickens before keeping chickens during Covid was cool. Here at Calgo we already knew the benefits of the backyard fowl before chickens became the unexpected pet of the pandemic. The surprising trend of tending chickens...

Hello Pumpkin Season!

by Diana Lang | Oct 2, 2020 | Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living, Product we Love

And just like that, summer turned into fall! We knew it was coming, but it seemed to happen overnight. So if you find yourself suddenly scrambling to add some autumnal color and fall vibes to your landscape, we have plenty of ideas for you! [siteorigin_widget...

Plant A Loofah Sponge In Your Garden

by Diana Lang | Sep 17, 2020 | Events, Gardening, General, outdoor living, Product we Love

If you thought loofah sponges come from the ocean like a natural sea sponge, you’d be wrong…but you wouldn’t be the first to think so! In fact, loofahs come from the garden, and you can actually plant your own! Loofahs are a favorite shower accessory...

Fall Deer Resistant Plants

by Diana Lang | Sep 4, 2020 | Events, Gardening, General, outdoor living, Product we Love

Did you know that deer are the largest wild herbivore in New Jersey? Or that a deer’s stomach can only digest different foods at specific times of the year? These are two reasons why your garden seems like a never-ending food supply for this large species. It’s almost...

Picking the Right Container For Your House Plant

by Diana Lang | Aug 19, 2020 | Gardening, General, Health & Wellness, outdoor living, Product we Love, Weeding

With so many choices, choosing the right kind of container for your plant can be overwhelming. Putting aside personal taste, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that your plant will thrive in the right container. [siteorigin_widget...

Your Garden—It’s For The Birds!

by Diana Lang | Aug 5, 2020 | Gardening, General, Health & Wellness, outdoor living, Product we Love, Weeding

There are so many reasons why to attract birds to your garden but we have two favorites: Birds eat insects, and Birds eat the seeds of unwanted weeds. What’s not to love about that? During the spring, birds devour thousands of insects to feed their babies which...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

Calgo Gardens is grounded in the belief that nature, art, and positive energy feed our spirits. If “earth” without “ART” is “eh,” Calgo chooses to nurture earth’s ART. Our style and feel is the result of consciously living our philosophy—harmony by design. eARTh will be alive with posts about Calgo-style garden ideas, plants and flowers we love, do-it-yourself projects, new items from THE BARN—and all the dirt (and fun!) that’s happening at Calgo!