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Grow your own edibles: FREE seminar from Pike Nurseries

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:39am

Grow your own edibles: FREE seminar from Pike Nurseries

ATLANTA -- Nothing tastes quite as good as fresh, homegrown herbs, fruits and vegetables to spruce up a meal. Not only do home-grown edibles taste better, but they can also save shoppers money at the grocery store.

On March 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., all Pike Nurseries locations will host a FREE seminar on growing delicious and fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at home.

This seminar will include step-by-step instructions to teach how to plant and care for home-grown edibles, which edible plants thrive in the Southeast and how to incorporate these plants into your landscape. Plus, attendees will learn about Pike Nurseries’ newest collection of berries, the Brazelberry Collection, which can be grown in small spaces or even in pots.

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Learn how to attract birds to your backyard

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, January 17th, 2013, 11:13am

Learn how to attract birds to your backyard

ATLANTA -- Pike Nurseries is holding a free class to help homeowners learn ways to draw birds to their backyards.

According to Pike Nurseries, roughly 350 species of birds live in Georgia. The birding class will teach participants the types of seed that are best for attracting birds, the three essentials needed to draw birds and how to provide for birds during the cold winter months.

The Attracting Birds to Your Backyard class will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at all metro Atlanta Pike Nurseries locations. Visit pikenursery.com to find your closest location.

Pike Nurseries will also offer 20 percent off all birding accessories from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Pike Nurseries to throw Potting Party at all locations

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 1:15pm

Pike Nurseries to throw Potting Party at all locations

ATLANTA -- All Pike Nurseries in and around Atlanta are hosting a Potting Party for all customers on January 12-13.

According to a spokeswoman for Pike, garden experts will attend to help customers with several ways to garden by using refreshed container gardens and houseplants. At the parties, guests can pot and take home their own indoor or outdoor container gardens, houseplants and terrariums.

Potting advice will be given by experts at the party, so that customers leave with ideal combinations of plants and pots.

Guests do not need to bring anything, as reported by the spokeswoman. Pike will provide soil and EB Stone Sure Start. There will also be coupons given away as well as discounts to use on future shopping trips.

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MODA offers tips on caring for area rugs

Submitted by Sylvia Small on Monday, July 9th, 2:21 pm

By Janice Howell, vice president, MODA Floors & Interiors, www.ModaFloorsandInteriors.com

Area rugs need the same attention and consistent maintenance as your carpeting, ceramic tile or hardwood flooring. Knowing what’s expected of you regarding their upkeep can be a determining factor in the type of rugs you purchase.

Although a handmade rug is a work of art, it’s made to be walked on. So are all machine-made rugs. With usage, as the top layers of pile break, (in most cases wool), the pile looks shinier and smoother, and with light exposure the colors look more harmonious.

Here are a few steps to make sure that your area rug ages gracefully, naturally and beautifully.

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Pike Nurseries, Concentrics Restaurants host garden-to-table event

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 6:50am

Pike Nurseries, Concentrics Restaurants host garden-to-table event

ATLANTA -- If you're planning to plant a summer garden, Pike Nurseries is hosting the perfect event to learn all about growing fresh vegetables and herbs.

The Georgia-based chain of nurseries has teamed up with Concentrics Restaurants for a Garden-to-Table Chef Event. Expert gardeners and at-home chefs will teach Pike customers how to use their home-grown crops in custom recipes. There will also be cooking demonstrations.

The garden-to-table event is free to attend. Seminars and demonstrations will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at all 14 metro Atlanta Pike locations.

Acworth
3602 Cobb Parkway

Alpharetta
2955 Holcomb Bridge Road

Atlanta
Chastain (4020 Roswell Road)
Lindbergh (2410 Camellia Lane NE)
Toco Hills (2101 LaVista Road)

Cumming
6050 Bethelview Road

Johns Creek
5795 State Bridge Road

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Pike Nurseries to hold 'Countdown to Spring Sale'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 2:18pm

Pike Nurseries to hold 'Countdown to Spring Sale'

ATLANTA -- Spring is on its way to metro Atlanta, and Pike Nurseries is helping residents prepare by offering 10 days of big savings on colorful springtime plants.

The Countdown to Spring Sale will begin on Wednesday, March 7 and run through Friday, March 16, with a different item on sale every day. Visit www.pikenursery.com to see which items are marked down and when.

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DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $110 from Laughing Rainbow Cleaning Services

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 10:17am

DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $110 from Laughing Rainbow Cleaning Services

ATLANTA -- Make sure that your home is sparkling clean with Wednesday's DealChicken Atlanta deal.

For one day only, DealChicken members can save 55 percent on two hours of housing cleaning from Buckhead-based Laughing Rainbow Cleaning Services. That's $49 for a scrub down with environmentally-friendly cleaning products, valued at $110.

Laughing Rainbow sets itself apart by sending the same cleaners to clients' houses for every appointment. Why the name? The company owner named it for her two daughters -- Ayeola (which means "rainbow") and Sekaya (meaning "laughter").

This deal expires on June 29, 2012 and is good for customers who live inside the perimeter; those outside the service area must pay a fee ranging from $15 to $30.