Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
Presently I am a soon-to-be empty nester who is milking everything I can out of my 1/5 acre garden with the help of my husband, 19-year old son and daughter, Rufus the rabbit, and Joshua the soft shell turtle. I am currently writing for Tomato Casual and Urban Garden Casual. I also was a ghostwriter for thegreenbeanblog.com.
My expertise is supported through experience and my Bachelor in Agriculture Education with a minor in biology, chemistry, and natural resources from Purdue University. I currently am finishing up my Masters in Environmental Education, Urban Planning, and Public Health from the University of Louisville. My career path I hope will lead me into extension where I can share my vast knowledge.
Being a camera shy person I have created a alter-ego Mindar the Gardening Gnome. Presently I am working on that blog site. So if you have any agriculture or science related question please feel free to contact Mindar the Gardening Gnome and who knows you may even see her in a garden near you.
Latest Articles
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DIY Rain Gardens a Simple Solution to an Urban Problem
Rain gardens create a beautiful solution for an ugly problem that is brought on by urban growth, development, and stormwater runoff.
Aug 21, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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Vertical Gardening-DIY Suet Cake Feeder Planter
A suet cake feeder makes a perfect bird feeder in the winter and a great vertical planter in the spring. This type of planter can showcase annual plants.
Jul 31, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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Help Save Bees From Decline - Build a Box for Mason Bees
Homeowners can create a bee friendly garden environment with food, water, shelter, and safety from pesticides. Homes for mason bees are easy to build.
Jul 21, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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Robotic Bees - Pollinators of the Future
RoboBees could be the future pollinators that save humanity from the complete collapse of the food supply without the fear of disease or disorders.
Jul 21, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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Bees that Pollinate Crops Include Bumblebees: Make Bees Welcome
Attract bumblebees by growing plants that produce nectar, providing water, avoiding pesticides, and building a simple bumblebee house to keep them safe.
Jul 21, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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DIY Paintbrush Santa Claus Christmas Ornament
A unique Christmas ornament that is easy to make, inexpensive, and multipurpose is the paintbrush Santa Claus. This ornament can be used as a gift topper,
Jul 15, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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DIY Peanut Butter Jar Santa Claus with Christmas Treats
This is a great DIY project for reusing peanut butter jars: create a great decorative jar to hold homemade Oreo peppermint bark and rock candy!
Jul 15, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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DIY Baby Sock Snowman Christmas Ornament
Baby socks not only provide warmth but also create a cute ornament that can hold special value if the sock was worn by that special baby.
Jul 10, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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From Trash to Compost-The SunChip® Revolution
The concept of recycling is being changed by SunChip® with their compostable chip bag. This bag can be turned into a planter that does not need to be store
Jul 9, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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How to Properly Care for New and Used Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware can be an expensive investment in the beginning but with proper care can last a lifetime while being passed on to others for years.
Jul 5, 2010
- Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
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