http://danthegardener.com Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:49:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://danthegardener.com/the-best-plants-to-start-your-first-garden/ http://danthegardener.com/the-best-plants-to-start-your-first-garden/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:45:33 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=3400 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg1(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; }   The Best Plants to Start your First Garden Most kids are natural gardeners. Kids are curious; they learn by doing, and they love playing in the dirt. By working the garden, kids can experience the immense satisfaction obtained from caring for their garden and watching it grow. Gardening is an important life skill, often]]> http://danthegardener.com/the-best-plants-to-start-your-first-garden/feed/ 0 http://danthegardener.com/homemade-halloween-decorations-using-newspaper-and-other-items-around-the-house/ http://danthegardener.com/homemade-halloween-decorations-using-newspaper-and-other-items-around-the-house/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:58:44 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=2563 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg2(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } It is time to decorate your house for Halloween! Part of the fun of Halloween is the creativity used to create the costumes and decorations for the holiday. This is a great time to teach kids about recycling as well, as you look for things you can do using just the items you find around]]> http://danthegardener.com/homemade-halloween-decorations-using-newspaper-and-other-items-around-the-house/feed/ 0 http://danthegardener.com/halloween-crafts-kids-can-make-with-leaves/ http://danthegardener.com/halloween-crafts-kids-can-make-with-leaves/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:26:40 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=2219 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg3(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Halloween Crafts Kids Can Make With Leaves Halloween is a time to have fun being scared. Pumpkins, witches, ghosts, and goblins are all icons of the holiday. Because the holiday comes in late October, brightly colored fall leaves are also a sign of the season, and can be used to make adorable decorations. You can]]> http://danthegardener.com/halloween-crafts-kids-can-make-with-leaves/feed/ 0 http://danthegardener.com/building-a-kids-lemonade-stand-by-dan-the-gardener/ http://danthegardener.com/building-a-kids-lemonade-stand-by-dan-the-gardener/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:42:08 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=1933 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg4(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Setting up a Kids Lemonade Stand One of the best things that you can do with your children in the summer is let them run a small neighborhood lemonade stand. Little children are always looking for a way to make a few dollars and a kids lemonade stand allows them to do this and to]]> http://danthegardener.com/building-a-kids-lemonade-stand-by-dan-the-gardener/feed/ 22 http://danthegardener.com/10-money-saving-tips-for-a-backyard-kids-birthday-party/ http://danthegardener.com/10-money-saving-tips-for-a-backyard-kids-birthday-party/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:04:18 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=1918 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg5(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } 10 Money Saving Tips for a Backyard Kids Birthday Party If you are having a kids birthday party, you need to make sure that you find ways to make it affordable. A kids birthday party can be so expensive, and for people that are living on a budget, you want to make sure that you]]> http://danthegardener.com/10-money-saving-tips-for-a-backyard-kids-birthday-party/feed/ 21 http://danthegardener.com/barbequing-with-the-kids/ http://danthegardener.com/barbequing-with-the-kids/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:58:36 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=1779 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg6(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Grilling Outside with the Kids Summertime is a great time to head outside with your kids.  For most people, it is a time of year where they are firing up the grill and having some great meals outside with the ones that they love.  There are many ways that you can include your children when]]> http://danthegardener.com/barbequing-with-the-kids/feed/ 29 http://danthegardener.com/planting-a-garden-with-kids/ http://danthegardener.com/planting-a-garden-with-kids/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:31:35 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=1760 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg7(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Planting a Garden with Children One of the best summertime activities for your kids is to plant a garden.  There are all kinds of great reasons to plant a garden and it will really keep your kids entertained.  Make sure that you are working with your kids to create a garden, it doesn’t have to]]> http://danthegardener.com/planting-a-garden-with-kids/feed/ 19 http://danthegardener.com/kids-sandbox-great-addition-to-outdoor-play/ http://danthegardener.com/kids-sandbox-great-addition-to-outdoor-play/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 14:34:34 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=1567 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg8(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } All You Need to Know About Having a Sandbox If you are interested in a kids sandbox, there are a lot of little things that you should know about it. It is a great idea to get a kids sandbox for your children and there are many reasons why. If you are about to get]]> http://danthegardener.com/kids-sandbox-great-addition-to-outdoor-play/feed/ 18 http://danthegardener.com/7-creative-ways-for-kids-to-enjoy-their-backyard/ http://danthegardener.com/7-creative-ways-for-kids-to-enjoy-their-backyard/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:16:01 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=908 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg9(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } How Kids Can Enjoy Their Backyard A backyard scavenger hunt for kids is one way for children to enjoy their backyard and for you to have active and engaged children.  Here are a few great ideas for what you can do with your children in your backyard.  These activities will really let them enjoy the]]> http://danthegardener.com/7-creative-ways-for-kids-to-enjoy-their-backyard/feed/ 0 http://danthegardener.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-having-a-pool/ http://danthegardener.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-having-a-pool/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:15:18 +0000 DTG http://danthegardener.com/?p=635 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg10(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } Have a look at our latest in depth review on Intex Easy Set Pool All You Need to Know About Having a Pool If you are interested in getting a pool, there are all kinds of options out there, but you should definitely understand a few things about getting a pool so that you know]]> http://danthegardener.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-having-a-pool/feed/ 0