Plant Profile: Gopher Spurge
Gopher spurge, gopher plant, upright myrtle spurge, silver spurge and rigid spurge are all just a few of the common names that Euphorbia Rigida is… Read More »Plant Profile: Gopher Spurge
Hobbies for the Home and Garden!
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.
Blog Categories
Latest Blog Articles
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Laser Engraver/Cutter
I recently added a new hobby to my many other hobbies. This new hobby includes a new laser engraver / cutter. It is a fun… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Laser Engraver/Cutter
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Worm Bin Bedding Options
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
Plant Profile: Scabiosa Columbaria – Butterfly Blue
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
Which Wine Bottle Stopper Turning Kit is Right for You?
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… Read More »Which Wine Bottle Stopper Turning Kit is Right for You?
How to Make a Beaded Wind Chime
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
Easy Way to Track Your Worm Feeding Spots
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
Plant Profile: Gazania
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
10 Reasons for Recording Keeping Worm Compost Teas
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
Plant Profile: Zinnias
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