Cheap alternatives to starting seeds in peat pots

If you start your plants from seeds like I do, I am sure you have used a product called a peat pot.  For those of you that aren't familiar with a peat pot, it is basically a pot that is made out of natural materials that can be planted directly in the ground with the plant.

Choosing the right fishing pole for the job

Now that you know how to pick the right fishing line, it is time to choose the right fishing pole.  This decision is pretty easy when you are a beginner targeting panfish but the choices multiply once you start considering other types of fishing or species of fish.  

Suburban gardening

As many of you know, my goal is to turn my backyard into a suburban garden but what does that mean exactly?  Suburban gardening is using a suburban yard to grow annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants that match the neighborhood landscaping.  The only difference between you and your neighbors yard is you not only get to admire the beauty of your landscape you get to eat it as well!

Gardening zones

One of the most important parts of gardening is figuring out what type of plants will grow the best in the area you live in.  Most people would not plant a pineapple tree in Maine but somebody might grow a blueberry plant fit for a milder area when they live in Minnesota and need a special type that can survive the winter.

How to change oil in a four stroke outboard

If you tried changing your fuel filter, or the oil in your lower unit, you should have no problem changing the oil in your four stroke outboard.  Changing the oil in your four stroke outboard is as simple as changing a tire.  Once you change your own oil for the first time, you will wonder why you ever paid to get it done in the past.

Replacing a fuel filter

Do not waste money having an engine repair shop replace your fuel filter for you this year.  Replacing a fuel filter is a very simple task that anybody can do.  I don't consider myself very mechanically inclined but I was able to change my fuel filter on my Yamaha outboard in under 20 minutes.  I was amazed how simple it was.

Fishing at night

If any of you have fished at night before, you know how difficult it can be.  Night anglers have to worry about everything from making sure they don't get locked in the launch parking lot to drunk boaters.  Fishing at night can be tricky to get the hang of but is one of the best times to fish for walleye.