A Journey Into Soil Microbes
In January of 2022, we took the plunge and bought a microscope with a digital camera that connects to the computer. It was a purchase… Read More »A Journey Into Soil Microbes
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.
In January of 2022, we took the plunge and bought a microscope with a digital camera that connects to the computer. It was a purchase… Read More »A Journey Into Soil Microbes
Potting cactus can be tricky since you don’t want to touch them. It is instinctual to reach out and cradle a plant in the middle… Read More »Potting Tips for Torch Cactus
I love rosemary! It is a very versatile plant for my area. Being a mediterranean plant, rosemary loves hot, dry areas. That is perfect for… Read More »Plant Profile: Rosemary
My favorite winter flower, hands down, is the Johnny Jump-Up or also known as Voila. They are hardy, easy to care for, bright and beautiful… Read More »My Favorite Winter Flower: Johnny Jump-Ups
Today I want to talk about this cool wood called Osage Orange (scientific name “Maclura pomifera”). There are some interesting facts about this wood and… Read More »Exploring the Various Uses of Osage Orange Wood
This week I felt like making something. Rick and I have not made a project together in a while and I have been formulating an… Read More »How to Make a Trellis
There are quite a few resources out there in the digital world that will help you get started and learn blacksmithing. These resources range from… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: The Best Books for Beginners
I love a good story. I always have. The best time of the day was dinner time and hearing my dad retelling his time at… Read More »Garden Folklore: The Bottle Tree
Hearts are one of those objects that are loved by many people. The heart is a representation of love, but sometimes that love becomes broken,… Read More »How to Make a Wooden Broken and Stitched Heart
For this blog post I wanted to write about something involving Christmas and gardening. I started with a Google search of plants for Christmas. I… Read More »Rosemary for Christmas