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A list of Flag Holidays in the United States

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:51:12 +0000

With all of the bantering and political news surrounding the Republican nomination, we thought we would think about what it would be like in this country if freedom of speech was not allowed? 2012 marks yet another Presidential election year – remember the FLAG this year and the freedom it represents. Don’t have an American Flag? – please purchase your American Flag from us!

Flag Holidays

New Year’s Day, January 1
Inauguration Day, January 20
Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12
Washington’s Birthday, third Monday in February
Easter Sunday (variable)
Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May
Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May
Flag Day, June 14
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Constitution Day, September 17
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Navy Day, October 27
Veterans Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States the birthdays of States (date of admission) and on State holidays.

Give the gift of Nature this Christmas Season

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:06:55 +0000

BirdCam 2.0 High-Performance Birding Camera

The BirdCam 2.0 High-Performance Birding Camera allows you to take beautiful digital pictures or videos with sound. No assembly required and has a variety of great features including motion sensitive capabilities, flash and timelapse options. Desinged to be sturdy and weatherproof and has a variety of mounting options.

The highest-resolution BirdCam, the BirdCam 2.0 has a timelapse feature and a flash for nighttime photos. Easy enough for anyone to use, but powerful enough for serious bird watchers to enjoy, the BirdCam 2.0 has the features and flexibility you need for incredible bird photography.

The BirdCam 2.0 takes 8-megapixel, high-resolution photos and videos of your backyard birds. And with a timelapse setting and a flash for nighttime photos, you’ll see more than ever before. Anyone who loves birds is sure to be amazed by this innovative bird watching tool! And thanks to the flash, you can capture photos of nighttime birds such as owls and nighthawks.

Benefits:

Takes digital photos or videos with sound
Includes flash and timelapse features for more photography options
Easy to use right out of the box
Rugged, weatherproof construction so you can leave unattended
Smart sensor technology reduces empty frames
High resolution for beautiful photos and videos
Versatile mounting options
Connects easily your computer or television
Makes it easy to track your birds and share through e-mail, print or post online
Records data to internal memory (32MB) or a memory card (optional)

The BirdCam 2.0 is weatherproof, motion-activated, and easy to use. And there are no tools, wiring, or software required! It’s out of the box and ready to go in minutes. Point your BirdCam 2.0 at your bird feeder, bird bath or bird house – anywhere birds visit. You can leave it unattended and then marvel at the up-close images of your backyard wildlife.

Advanced BirdCam 2.0 Features

The BirdCam 2.0 is packed with advanced features that expand your bird photography options. In addition to the motion-sensitive mode (referred to as AUTO mode), the BirdCam 2.0 can take digital photos or videos at a specific time interval (TIMELAPSE mode) or be used as a regular digital camera (MANUAL mode).

The Setup menu includes “EASY” photo and video programs which will handle most backyard applications. If you want more control, the Setup menu lets you program Photo or Video, Photo Resolution, Delay, Number of Images per Event, Time/Date/Location imprint, Sensitivity of the infrared sensor, Erase Images and Diagnostic Test. These controls provide flexibility that is helpful when using the BirdCam 2.0 for different types of bird photography.

View and Share Your Bird Photos and Videos

Viewing and sharing your bird photos and videos from the BirdCam 2.0 is simple for anyone who has used a digital camera. Just download your bird photography or bird videos to your computer using the included USB cable or an optional memory card. You can also view your bird photography on a television by using the included TV Out cable. Once on a computer, your bird photos and videos are easy to save and share with others by printing, e-mailing, or posting to the web. The “Smart Sensor” technology ignores feeder movement and minimizes ‘empty’ shots, so you won’t have to sort through blank images.

Triple Dip with Quantity Discounts, Free Shipping & Google Checkout at BackyardStyle

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:26 +0000

Google and www.BackyardStyle.com are making the holidays even merrier by helping homeowners, gardeners and online shoppers save time and money, stay organized and feel secure. Millions have already discovered that Google Checkout makes online shopping faster, easier, and more secure by using their Google login.

Starting November 24, 2009, Google Checkout buyers (old and new) can take advantage of exclusive discounts at BackyardStyle Lawn and Garden as they cross items off their holiday and Christmas shopping lists. Established in 2003 and featuring over 20,000 products, BackyardStyle is nationally recognized for low prices on pond, wild bird and garden supplies – but they also have an expansive selection of Christmas gifts, pet products and farming supplies.

The Birding Camera to the right is a steal when you use both Google Checkout and the “freeship” coupon.

Google Checkout users will be able to take advantage of significant holiday savings from BackyardStyle – a highly rated Google Checkout retailer. BackyardStyle is offering a $10.00 discount on any order greater than $100.00. Each Google Checkout user can take advantage of the offer one (1) time across all of GregRobert (parent company of BackyardStyle) websites. This promotion begins Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:00:00 PM EST and will end December 17, 2009.

Get $10 off purchases of $100 (cart minimum) or more before shipping and tax with Google Checkout at www.BackyardStyle.com and other GregRobert stores. Limit 1 per person. Offer available until 12/18/2009. No resale and offer not valid in combination with any other promotional offer.

In addition to the Google Checkout offer, visitors can use coupon code: freeship for free shipping on all orders > $60. If that were not enough, quantity discounts on every single product in the store were recently announced. Thus – TRIPLE DIP savings at BackyardStyle.

About BackyardStyle and GregRobert Enterprises, LLC.
Over the past decade, GregRobert has evolved as an industry leader in providing lawn and garden, pond and wild bird supplies in an easy to use, secure online environment. This season they have added over 5,000 new products for unique holiday gift giving. From wild bird lover gifts to water gardener to homemaker, BackyardStyle can help you find the most special and appropriate gift for your friends and families – both human, furry, feathery and four-legged.

BackyardStyle has a wonderful selection of outdoor decor gifts, solar fountains, bird feeders and birdbaths. Michelle Miller, COO of GregRobert Enterprises, LLC., stated “We are proud to offer this partnered promotion with Google in addition to our quantity discounts and free shipping”. “The Google name promotes a sense of security with our customers.”, she added.

About Google Checkout – Stay organized
Google Checkout doesn’t just save online buyers users time, headaches, and money as they shop online, it also provides them with the tools they need to keep track of their Christmas and Holiday shopping. With their Google Checkout Purchase History, Christmas shoppers can access all the information they need – including shipping status and store contact information – in one place, from any computer. And iGoogle users can now keep track of purchases directly on their iGoogle homepage, with the recently launched MyOrders tab on the Google Checkout iGoogle gadget.

Lawn and Garden Memorial Day Sale – 2 days only

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th – Memorial Day Sale at www.BackyardStyle.com

Many items on sale on Sunday and Monday at Backyard Style.com. In addition use coupon code: memorial (all lower case) and save an additional $7.00 on orders greater than $100.

Stock up on wild bird seed and lawn care products.

Our featured product this Memorial Day is WILT-PRUF. Wilt-Pruf is something every gardener or flower keeper should have on hand all season long to prevent plant wilting.

Sixty years ago WILT-PRUF® was discovered and became the first anti-transpirant on the market. A product such as this was needed in horticulture to enable nurserymen to transplant shrubs and trees any time of year without fear of excessive transpiration which could cause plant failure.

Over the years, it was discovered that anti-transpirants had many additional but related uses—

Wilt-pruf provides protection against drying out when evergreen roots were frozen in wintertime, as well as during periods of drought. These times of stress deprive plants of their normal moisture intake.
Anti-transpirants like Wilt-pruf were found to be effective on cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and greens to retard needle drop by keeping existing moisture in the foliage.
Many indoor plants could survive longer periods without watering by treatment with an anti-transpirant like Wilt-pruf.
And ornamentals exposed to excessive warm or cold winds were protected from drying out by spraying with WiltPruf or similar anti-transpirants.
Storage of tubers, bulbs, and bare root stock was more successful when they were first dipped in an anti-transpirant solution like Wilt-Pruf.

WILT-PRUF® is a natural product derived from the resin of the pine tree which we call a polyterpene polymer or more specifically a beta-pinene polymer which is a film forming short chain polymer component. When our product is sprayed on plant surfaces, the water evaporates leaving a soft, flexible film which degrades one molecular layer at a time when exposed to air and light.

This film immediately starts a polymerization into a longer chain, higher weight molecule. However, the entire thickness of the film does not polymerize at the same rate. Only the surface molecular layer is going through rapid polymerization.

The molecular layer of the film that is attached and sticking to the leaf is staying a low weight, soft, sticky substance. The film slowly weathers away through this polymerization mode where the top layer fully polymerizes becoming a solid material. It powders away in microscopic flakes which are either washed or blown away, as the rest of the layers go through the same process until the entire film is weathered away.

This normally takes about two months under hot, summer conditions and four to six months under cold weather conditions.

Happy Easter from the staff at Backyard Style

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Easter reminds us of a new beginning.

In many parts of the United States, it is the time that the birds return and start to entertain us with backyard antics. Many of us pond owners are getting ready to put some elbow grease into the pond to get it ready for the summer months. Any finally the gardeners across the US are getting excited to start getting thier hands dirty (or gardening gloves as the case may be).

This morning I awoke to the sound of small children giggling. We live behind a Church and they were conducting an early morning Easter Egg Hunt for the parish children. It was a beautiful site to see all the small children running around collecting hidden eggs. It reminded me of when my children were small (now they are teenagers) and we used to do the same.

If you are a pond owner – we have a number of pond specials and discounts currently running:

Spring and Fall Diet for Pond Fish by Tetra
Spring-Autumn Pond Food by Aquarium Pharm Pond. Specially formulated pond food for use when the pond water is from 42-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pond Bio-Filter Booster — Pond Care BioFilter Booster is a concentrated suspension of bacteria that have been specifically selected for the development of biological filters in backyard fish ponds. Great product for opening your pond in the spring.

Happy Easter and Happy Ponding!

Tonight’s the Night–Lights out for Earth Day

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Backyard Style Supports Lights Out for Earth Day Tonight at 8:30 p.m. Eastern

Saturday, March 28– So, tonight’s the night– the whole world is going to try and conserve energy by shutting off all lights for one hour. Backyard Style is eager to give this a go and see what will happen during this unique experience. However, some people may get spooked by the notion of being in the dark for an hour, so here are some solar lighting products that will shed some light without using electric power.

The Gardman Solar Post Lights, pictured above, are great for lighting any walkway, pathway or driveway. These sleek looking lights add character and class to your outdoor environment instantly with a slim stainless steel design.

These lights are solar powered with a white bulb that turns on at dusk. There’s no wiring involved, so lights may be placed any where. A convenient on/off switch allows you turn off the lights. The Gardman Solar Post Lights come with a ground stake to easily insert them into the ground. Sold in a pack of 4.

For more intense lighting needs, Gardman also features Solar Spot Lights. The 2 pack spotlights are great for highlighting plants, shrubs or house/garden features. By using solar technology, this light is environmentally friendly and saves on electricity. The spotlights can be easily installed and include 3 AA rechargeable batteries.

The Gardman Solar Spot light turns on at night and gives off a bright white glow. The roof contains a large solar panel, which absorbs sunlight throughout the day. These lights should be placed in direct sunlight, away from shade. Secure by staking into the ground (stakes included). Dimensions are 4.5 in. Diameter x 15.75 in. High.

These lights are great for use anywhere in a sunny yard.

Happy New Year from BackyardStyle.com

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year to all!

As a blog writer for a retail store, I may have written an article today about how 2008 was an economic “doom and gloom” year and how the media and politicians expect even more “doom and gloom” in 2009 – but I promise that I won’t go there … at all.

To the right: Revenge Ant Killer -destroys the entire colony and is highly rated!

The reason that I am not “going there” is that I do not believe there is more doom and gloom on the way. Sure, there may be a few more pitfalls for all of us, but I think that the US economy is looking up and here is why:

A domino effect has occurred. Manufacturers have cut costs, unions have agreed to concessions, retailers (like us) are slashing prices and profits and the economy is moving. It is moving more than anyone predicted. Everyone is pitching in and doing thier part to help jumpstart the economy.

And the word is spreading. The more the word is spreads and the more that people still keep buying (and getting great values at that) , the faster we will move out of the slump.

I am not an eonomist, but I am aware of what a positive attitude can do. Myself and the staff at Backyard Style are positive. Sales were great at BackyardStyle this past year, we have seen our distributers and manufacturers cut costs and reduce profits to help us lower the prices for you.

Our staff has cheerfully worked extra hours to provide better customer service and our management has worked hard to lower prices.

Thus we are excited about the latest “End of the year Inventory Sale” that we are able to offer our dedicated customers and new visitors. Items like the Ant Killer above are priced the lowest this year. Total Pest Control by Bonide is on sale this month also.

We are also looking at a few fantastic changes at our store that will expand our offerings and help you find the absolute best products available. In 2009 we will be adding a social network to the website, adding 5,000 new product and offering you the ability to rate products and share experiences with other garden lovers, pond lovers and wild bird enthusiasts.

So it truly is a “Happy New Year” – so smile and walk tall into 2009.

The Buck Stops Here

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:00:00 +0000

The Buck Stops Here:

Online Shopping at Backyardstyle.com Makes Perfect Sense

Hi… I’m Buck the Deer…… Yes, I am a bona fide 8-pt. Buck (count the tips on the horns if you don’t believe me). And yes, I am laying down and looking straight at you because I read something this morning that made perfect sense to me. And hopefully, it will make sense to you too. After all, I’m just a deer.

This morning I read that 84.6 million people who were going to shop online for the holidays this year. That’s an increase of over 18% over last year, according to the National Retail Federation. You may wonder how I know those statistics. Let’s just say I’m an educated deer and I like to keep up on the latest news, especially from Newsday.com.

After reading this, I realized that shopping on-line for holiday gifts was the way to go. Especially if you are a deer. If you are not a deer, online shopping makes even more sense.

If you are not a deer, which you most certainly aren’t because most deer can’t read blogs, shopping online at stores like http://www.backyardstyle.com/ can help eleviate some of the stress that humans seem to suffer through each holiday season. With one click of the mouse, a person can discover a whole new world of great gift ideas for anyone on their shopping list. What could be easier than that?

Let’s face it, we’ve all seen people who get that ” deer caught in the headlights” look after a grueling shopping experience. Trust me, I’ve seen that look before. It’s not pretty.

Obviously, as you can tell by my relaxed state of being in this photo, I feel warm, safe and secure. That’s how I feel when shopping on-line. Especially at a great outdoorsy type of website like http://www.backyardstyle.com/.

From the comfort of your own home you can click away and get anybody a great gift that they will truly appreciate. This website provides all kinds of neat gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast or indoor nature lover.

They have all kinds of deer food and camping equipment,and more deer food, and garden gifts. I really liked the deer food, and cool retro-style Bogs Boots,. They also had some deer food, and a great Bushnell bird camera…. …. These were just a few of my favorite things that can be purchased safely and securely purchased using the Google Checkout process. And, until December 17, Google has teamed up with http://www.backyardstyle.com/ to offer a bonus savings of $10.00 off any order over $60.00.

So, if you are still struggling with all those store ads, or trying to figure out the best gift for Uncle Bob or Aunt Irene, please don’t fret. This is place to go. http://www.backyardstyle.com/ has all the ideas you need for the person who loves nature and nice things for their home. Best of all, most items fit the holiday budget. I personally suggest the deer food selection, but hey, I’m biased. Although bird feeders work for deer too. And wow, what a great selection of bird feeders this place has with prices to fit any budget.

I’m also a big fan of the outdoor pond de-icers, birdbath de-icers and heated pet bowls. These are great items from quality manufacturers like K-H, Tetra, and the Hagen Corp that help maintain your outdoor gear all year long. Plus, these deicers give us deer a place to go get a nice fresh drink when everything else is frozen over. After all, the spirit of the season is all about helping each other………….

So, this Buck will stop here. Online shopping makes perfect sense to me and I hope after reading from a deer’s perspective that it now makes more sense to you. Just remember to keep calm, stay focused, and just please keep away from the “hunting supply” section………….anything else is fair game.

Happy 4th of July! – Keep the Mosquitos at Bay this Weekend

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Our featured product this July 4th is Natural Mosquito Repellant by St. Gabriel Labs.

St. Gabriels Organics (best known for thier Milky Spore products) has created a Natural Mosquito Repellant that contains Garlic Juice, Citronella, White Pepper, Potassium Sorbate and Molasses to repel mosquitos effectively and naturally. It works on Gnats, Fleas and Ticks for up to four weeks.

Each bottle (with hose-end sprayer) will cover 5,000 square feet.

One of the most interesting articles on mosquitos that we have read recently is the recent news on how UK scientists are genetically modifying mosquitos to become Malaria resistant.

Malaria kills nearly three million people worldwide every year, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. Millions of bed nets have been handed out, and villages across the continent have been doused with insecticide. But those measures haven’t put a significant dent in malaria cases.

Mosquitoes bred to be immune to malaria could break the disease’s transmission cycle.

But some experts fear these supermosquitoes would upset the ecosystem.

This is an interesting approach to a problem that is growing.

Here is a great video on the topic: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080620-mosquito-video-ap.html

Happy 4th to everyone!

Great Gifts Ideas for Mother’s Day

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Did you know that in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made an official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday and that it would be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May.

Mother’s Day is May 11 and it is time to buy a Mother’s Day gift NOW! If you mom is like me, she will love having a gift that will make her think about you every time she uses or sees it. Spring is here, the sun is shining and the birds are out. You cannot go wrong with a bird feeder for a present.

Why not get your mom a beautiful Triple Tube Copper Bird Feeder? This 12 port feeder has a lifetime warranty. There are three separate seed tubes so your mom can attract a mix of species by varying the seed mixes. Best of all – an integrated guard keeps squirrels at bay, built in seed funnels make for easy filling, and a quick-release feed tray to make cleaning a snap. A huge 10 lb. capacity reduces time spent refilling.

I love the Spiral Seed Bird Feeders that are 17 inches tall. The patented spirals allow more birds to feed as the birds like to perch on the spiral. There are 7 seed ports and it is delightful to watch the birds “run the spiral”. The Spiral Seed Bird Feeder is great for large songbirds, like cardinals. I have the black Spiral Seed Bird Feeder and the red cardinals look awesome running up and down the spiral. This feeder is easy to clean with its “Twist & Clean” easy-clean bottom that twists completely off for easy cleaning and it has a lifetime warranty. The feeder is available in copper, silver, green, red, and black.

If you mom is a hands on gardener, then the Garden Rocker Stool is a perfect gift. This is a totally unique gardening seat that allows you to “rock” in any direction to reach your garden work, at the same time reducing strain on your knees and lower back. This can be used while sitting or kneeling. The Garden Rocker Stool is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and stress on the lower back and has an comfortable contoured over-sized seat. The curved base provides a full range of motion and lets you move comfortably in any direction. If you get the stool, you really should get the Garden Rocker Cushion which is the perfect compliment to

the Garden Rocker. A great cushion for the rocker and it has an easy to carry handle for moving around the yard and pouches to carry tools or a favorite beverage.

Doesn’t you mom deserve something special for Mother’s Day? The time is now to send her a great gift.