From vegetable gardens to cactus gardens, and metalworking to woodworking, we share with you our experiences and what we learn for the home and garden.
Besides choosing a type of worm bin you want to use, sometimes the hardest part of starting a worm bin is figuring out which type… Read More »Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Worm Bin Bedding Options
Scabiosa Butterfly Blue has surprised me in a good way for so many different reasons and I highly recommend adding this delightful flower to your… Read More »Plant Profile: Scabiosa Columbaria – Butterfly Blue
Wine bottle stoppers, made from various materials such as chrome, black titanium nitride, gold titanium, stainless steel, cork, silicone, and adjustable seals, are both a functional and artistic hobby project. The choice of material for these stoppers is important due to wine’s acidity, which can cause corrosion. Different materials have different pros and cons, with some resistant to corrosion and tarnishing. The hobby is relatively affordable and the finished stoppers can make great gifts.
I love wind chimes! Not only do I think they are pretty, I enjoy the sounds they make. When I listen to wind chimes I… Read More »How to Make a Beaded Wind Chime
When you have a fairly large worm composting bin, it can sometimes be a little difficult to recall where you may have last placed the… Read More »Easy Way to Track Your Worm Feeding Spots
I have been growing gazanias for several years and I love the bright daisy-like flowers and dark green foliage. When planted in a mass they… Read More »Plant Profile: Gazania
Do you make compost tea from your compost pile or worm compost bins? What ingredients do you use in that tea and how effective is… Read More »10 Reasons for Recording Keeping Worm Compost Teas
Zinnias are my new favorite summer flower. Last summer was the first time I have grown zinnias and I fell in love with them. The… Read More »Plant Profile: Zinnias
When this blog was started, it was just me working on it and it was a pretty slow start. I published the first blog article… Read More »Celebrating a Milestone: Our 100th Article
This blog post is going to be a little different for me. I hope this topic will open up discussions on your thoughts, conclusions and… Read More »Are Tomato Hornworms Safe for Chickens?
