Well August is here if you can believe it. It just feels like summer just started and here we are getting ready for back to school and can you believe Christmas orders. But, summer is not over yet and neither is the HOT savings at The Granary Gift & Furniture Barn. Check out what we have for you this month...

As I mentioned in one of our past newsletters, we'd like to share some great Garden-Fresh Recipes, Memories, Hints, Simple Pleasures, Herbal Beauty Potions, Backyard Entertainment & Easy-To-Make Gifts from the book "For Bees & Me". Take some time to see what we chose for you this month with some great "Bird Cakes", "Herbal Calendar box", or Lavender drawer liners". Maybe we have just found the tip for you. If you would like to purchase the Bees and Me book you can do so through our website  at a discounted rate. The regular price is $23.99 but we have marked it to $17.99 and we'll even pay the shipping for you.  order here

Have a fit. Really.
You wouldn't dream of spending big money on a car without trying it on, would you? You have to test the head room, the leg room, the "feel" --- as well as the drive. The same goes for fashion. Size 8 does not a perfect fit make, at least for most of us. So when it comes to selecting furniture, you get a double whammy. Every piece has to fit your room and design style as well as your body. Luckily, there are furniture styles that are inherently suited for people with special size needs.

According to our Gooseberry Patch "For Bees and Me Cookbook", Candy Hannigan explains that there is no need to fill the entire barrel with costly (and heavy) potting soil. After drilling holes in the bottom of the pot, fill 1/2 to 1/3 with package peanuts, cover with landscaping cloth and then fill the pot with potting soil and plant your annuals.
Nancie Gensler reminds us that when purchasing plants, resist the temptation to buy the larger one in full bloom. These plants have already reached their peak. Instead, pick the youngest plants; they will have a much longer flowering season than the plants already in full bloom. At least once a week, remove dead and faded blooms from your plants and they will continue to produce more blooms. Your garden also looks neater when you "deadhead."

Go to our new Message Board where we have it set up for you to ask questions about your household. Or use it to communicate ideas for the home, or garden. This is a new service and will remain as long as there are people using it. It's for you the customer so stop by periodically to see what's new. Click Here