This post was originally written last fall. We have since added three other DIY dog beds to our home, all a bit different than the one before. He might be a bit spoiled in that sense. What do you do at 4:30 in the morning when you find yourself wide awake? Why, look up tutorials…
Earlier this week I came across a deal I wanted to share with all of you. I could have written up a Facebook post and shared it, but then thought of a better idea – why not share it on the blog and use it as an experiment in a different way of gardening. Not…
I was provided a copy of this book by Moody Publishers for review. All opinions are honest and my own. The post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small percent at no additional cost to you. Summer is always a busy time of year. Nice weather…
Our new house has a wonderfully large, walk-in pantry, something our house in Small Town did not have. That particular house did not even have a pantry so much as it had a few narrow shelves at the top of the basement steps. What that particular house did have, which this one does not, is a…
Learning comes not only from within but from the experiences of others as well.
Someone recently asked me if it was such a good idea to use untreated wood chips near my house due to the risk of termites. I thought it was a good question and went in search of answers from those who have more experience with it than I. Here is what I found: Does landscape…
Whether you call it a Puddler, a Butterfly Bath, or a Butterfly Feeder, the important thing to know is that in order to aide in attracting butterflies to your garden you need to provide them with both food and water. As butterflies are fairly light weight and do not have strong moth parts, they are…
Looking for help or inspiration in planning your garden? Here are several resources I browsed through this year while trying to decide on a few additions and changes to our garden. https://www.gardena.com/uk/garden-life/garden-planner/t https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/kitchen-garden-planner/kgp_home.html https://gardenplanner.almanac.com/ https://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/nature-lovers/welcome-to-plan-a-garden/ https://www.smartdraw.com/garden-plan/garden-design-layout-software.htm https://www.treehugger.com/economics/7-high-tech-online-gardening-tools-to-plan-the-perfect-garden.html What resources do you use in planning your gardens or landscaping?
May has finally arrived. Time to see the flowers brought on by April showers. It is also time for garage sales to start appearing. And that, My Readers, is exactly where I was this past Saturday. Actually I was helping host a garage sale and showed enough self-control to not shop will the very end….
Project: repurpose an old metal shelf into a plant stand Items used: metal shelf, spray paint, rag, and cardboard (optional) Cost: $5 (can of spray paint) Seems to be the story of my life recently – I took a detour between an appointment and my next errand, looking for cardboard to add to the garden,…