The Organic Lawn Care Manual

For homeowners tired of their chemical-saturated lawns, this book provides step-by-step guidance for “get[ting] your lawn off drugs.” Tukey, a lifelong lawn lover, started mowing as a teenager, and as the owner of a successful lawn care company, he was well entrenched in the “weed ‘n’ feed” method prevalent since the 1940s: “With one pass of a lawn spreader, we could feed the grass” (with chemical fertilizers), “kill the weeds” (with pesticides) “and still have time for a round of golf at the course we so envied”). When, after years on the job, he began to experience nosebleeds and shortness of breath, his doctor ordered him to stop using lawn chemicals, and that was the beginning of his commitment to organic lawn care. His lively and passionate instruction—on soil structure and how to improve it; grass varieties; “starting a lawn from scratch”; natural lawn foods; “watering dews and don’ts”; and how to deal with moles, voles, grubs and bugs—are interspersed with inspirational tales of natural-lawn activists. With an appendix on lawn games, from croquet to badminton, this book will delight lawn fanatics and provide sound advice for those who simply want to maintain their yard.

The Terra 60 is a classic multi-day exploration pack that enables athletes to cover a lot of ground, comfortably.  Designed to provide both ease and durability on the trail, the Terra 60 is a high-volume pack with easy-to-use, adjustable, suspension for weekend trips.

The pack would also go well with the Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent found in the outdoors page of Snikl.

Major League Baseball (MLB) Tickets

The 2009 Major League Baseball season promises to be one unforgettable year for the National Pastime. Be there the next time your team takes the field; get tickets here, the Official Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace of MLB.com.

SIGG Steelworks Water Bottle

Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

50 Cigar Glass Top Humidor

Coleman 54-Quart Steel Belted Chest Cooler

Originally manufactured by Coleman from 1954 to 1994, the classic steel-belted cooler makes a comeback in a big way as part of the company’s centennial tradition. The original steel-belted cooler was revered for its traditional look, feel, and strength, as well as its amazing performance. This time around, however, Coleman made it even better by updating the design, adding a stainless-steel lid, case, and hardware, and beefing up the insulation. The result is a cooler that bests the competition by a wide margin. The 54-quart cooler’s construction features include a stainless-steel lid and case that provide durability and protection for your food items; large, sturdy stainless-steel handles with rubber comfort grips for easy transport; a new solid-steel latch that seals better while still securing the contents; and stainless-steel hinges and screws that resist rust and breakage.

On the inside, the cooler includes a durable base and liner that are easy to clean, along with a leakproof, rust-resistant drain that empties quickly. Completely redesigned for today’s active lifestyles, the cooler measures 24.25 by 16.75 by 16.75 inches (W x H x D) and carries a limited six-year warranty.

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent

Nicely lightweight with a compact fold size, the Eureka Apex 2 is a great choice for three-season backpacking treks to the backcountry. It also offers good storage space, with full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way. The Apex XT balances maximal thermal efficiency with superior ventilation, thanks to one entire wall of no-see-um mesh–great for stargazing on clear summer nights. The other walls are waterproof while a sturdy double-coated StormShield polyester fly protects the mesh wall in inclement weather. It also features a factory-taped, bathtub floor that keeps seams taught and high off the ground for superior protection.

This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, pole sleeve attachments, and color coded webbing. A poke out vent in the sidewall provides additional ventilation when needed. Other features include:

• Twin track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
• External guy points on the fly help secure your tent in high winds
• Two mesh gear pockets for internal storage
• Clothes line loop, flashlight loop
• 2 doors, 2 windows
• Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

• Area: 36.5 square feet
• Floor size: 7 feet, 5 inches by 4 feet, 11 inches
• Center height: 3 feet, 7.5 inches
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D Polyester taffeta 800mm coating
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D Polyester taffeta 800mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 185T StormShield Polyester 800mm coating
• Pack size: 6 by 18.5 inches
• Weight: 5 pounds, 12 ounces

Add this Contigo West Loop Coffee Mug and your gift is complete.

Eddie Bauer Bocce Ball Set

When selecting  a game for your outdoor get-togethers, snikl recommends you look for games that can be played with one hand so that you don’t have to set down your drink while you play. Enter the Eddie Bauer Bocce Ball Set. This set weighs in at a solid 25 lbs. and comes with an attractive case for easy transport to the park, campsite or just your back yard.

Kalamazoo 900HS Hybrid Grill

Kalamazoo grills are known for their exceptional quality and rugged design and the 900HS Hybrid Free-Standing Grill is no exception. Made of heavy-guage stainless steel and weighing over 500 lbs., this grill-of-grills has a fully redundant electronic ignition system and a hybrid fuel system that allows you to use wood, charcoal, or propane for perfect flavor. It also has four heating zones controlled by cast stainless steel marine-grade knobs, and produces up to 154,000 BTU.

Need a few more reasons? How about this: It’s laser-cut pieces are assembled right here in America and it is warranted for life. For the ecologically conscious, know that 60% of the metal comes to Kalamazoo recycled and the grill itself is 100% recyclable. Not into propane? There is a natural gas version too.