by admin | Jul 28, 2010 | Creavtive Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Screening
Oftentimes the best neighbors are the ones that you get to see when you want to see them and who get to see you when you want them to see you. Not that we all want to be recluse but, after a long day at work, it would be nice to relax on your deck or patio...
by admin | Jun 9, 2010 | Creavtive Gardening, Gardening, Sustainable Practices
What better way to ensure that you have fresh, organic eggs than to have your own hen house? Today’s site development plans are no longer limited to vegetable and herb gardens, berry cages and compost bins; they include ‘designs’ for a family run hen-house....
by admin | May 25, 2010 | Hybridization, Maryland State Champion Tree, Plant Research
Two years ago we were presented a plaque for having a Maryland State Champion Catalpa speciosa on our property. Today, Joe Kirkbride (the taxonomist with the National Arboretum) came by to collect seeds for hybridization at the arboretum. As beautiful, unique and...
by admin | May 5, 2010 | EVENTS
This Friday Petro’s Kathleen Litchfeild, FACTS Vice Chair in her “spare time”, will be helping to dedicate the 2010 Student Built House. This is the 35th house built by the FACTS Program (Foundation of Automotive & Construction Technology for...
by admin | Apr 21, 2010 | Creavtive Gardening, EVENTS, Gardening, Sustainable Practices
Happy Earth Day from Petro Design Build Inc. Branch out and celebrate Earth Day this Thursday! April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary. Events, lectures, etc. will be taking place through the weekend in celebration. We’ve listed a few below around the metro...
