rainy days got you down? ideas for gardeners on a rainy day
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown It’s a cool, rainy day here–the kind of weather that makes me …
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown It’s a cool, rainy day here–the kind of weather that makes me …
Now that we’re revamping the gardens around here, I have been working on some new composting holding areas. Sundays are usually compost turning day so …
While I’m not so happy about starting my weekend in rain after a beautifully sunny week, I’m grateful for the water to nurture our Spring …
It’s that time! Every winter I pull up this post with the hopes of inspiring some new yard gardeners or suburban farmers. Always glad to …
Living simply was something I experienced as a child but lost somewhere on the journey to adulthood. It included playing in the backyard, gardening with …
After a recent event, I watched the hosts toss various colored glass bottles into blue recycling bags. The “collector” in me wanted to cry, “Wait! …
So, if you don’t already know it, I’m in love with Mason jars. Well, Mason jars and pallets, but that’s another blog post. I know …
Yesterday, my daughter packed away all of our ornaments, the creche and our Santa collection. Our poor tree looked so pitiful standing there alone when …
So back in late January, I got a wild hair to start seeds in all the extra mason jars I have filling up shelves. If …
I posted this one late last February, but with some accidental pepper seeds sprouting and my new batch of seeds arriving, I’ve been dreaming of …
On Saturday, I decided to “get ‘er done” and clean up around here. The holidays and illness had taken a toll, but after several hours, …
Ok, so school systems and child care centers have begun avoiding recycling egg cartons because of salmonella issues, but how many years and years and …
After a recent event, I watched the hosts toss various colored glass bottles into blue recycling bags. The “collector” in me wanted to cry, “Wait! …
I will admit, I am a fool for containers–size and shape don’t matter. For a long time it was just about organization andstorage, but once …
One of my favorite ways to “wrap” a gift is to place it in an understated colored gift bag then use dried hydrangeas (and other …
So, I posted my coop here yesterday and had some feedback from folks. I am still working on it–building a pallet fence for the hens …
Ok, I’ll admit it. When a friend said to me, “Oh, you don’t know about Pinterest? Just wait, you’ll be addicted in no time,” I …
Yep, I said it, a play pen for chicks. In prepping to leave town for vacation, I wanted something the Sisters could hang out in …
So you’re an oatmeal eater or drink smoothies with protein powder–chances are you have cardboard canisters that are waiting for a bit of creativity and …
Oh yeah! Finally, the rain is coming down, and the plants are slurping up ever last drop. Little, dry seeds are sending up a chorus …
Sunday around here is K cup recycling and compost turning day. All week, I have the folks in my office throw their K cups filled …
Oh yeah–you love Greek yogurt, organic yogurt, or old school fruit on the bottom yogurt? You eat it, and then you’re left with this great …
So we covered this topic for homesteaders, and now that I’m spending my free time outside, I thought we’d give the gardeners their due! Here …
My favorite! Mason jars! Yes, they are my guilty pleasure. I will admit that the first thing I searched on Pinterest was “Mason jars.” Ball, …
Ok, someone suggested to me that I need to include something catchy in my blog that would be of interest to people and keep them …
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown It’s a cool, rainy March day here–the kind of weather that makes …
Oh, where to begin?! It’s the time of year when I move the tall metal shelves in front of the French doors in the den …
Ok, so now you want to know, “What is upcycling?” A friend asked if that was an excuse for hoarding, and my tween daughter thinks …