Tip & Tricks

This project popped up simply beacuse I saw a hummingbird in my backyard this morning. A quick Google search brought me to the conclusion of a ruby-throated hummingbird. I also learned that you could make your own nectar for a hummingbird…

I have a Quick Tip to throw at you! This one is very similar to a past post I did on how to regrow green onions from the stems you cut off store bought ones. This one is how to regrow celery using the same method. What you need:…

I will present you how I'm doing my greenhouse from recycled items when spring is close. I originally saw the idea for doing the toilet paper tubes on Pinterest and decided to tweak it a bit and make the greenhouse portion as well. I really…

A while back, I started a series about setting up our garden beds (you can read the first part here and the second part here). The third post in the series never made it out. Today, I am sharing the third and final post to our raised bed…

Last week I shared details on how to build this sunken garden bed. Since we live in the desert, it has prevented the ever-persistent moles from taking over the garden. The hoop plans below serve a purpose as well. The hooping frame was…

Today is the start of a 3 part series. So, you’ll need to return for all the details on building the hoop fencing and setting up a similar watering system. These beds began as a general idea; they became an evolving project. For our…

I have an addiction to Orchids, they would overrun my house if I wasn't careful. I do have a secret for not going broke with this addiction though. Since most flowering orchids are $20 or more that adds up fast. After any holiday, like…

I honestly wasn’t sure how I wanted to transition this garden bed into a 4 season garden. After unfolding 25 feet of plastic sheeting on one of the last warm days I expect to see for a while. This is what I came up with. It’s a quick…

A compost tumbler is something I have been wanting for quite some time. Until now, I have been using a vermabin, which basically consists of a bin filled with worms. The worms work through the kitchen scraps you leave and turn it over into…

We have all done it. You go to water your indoor plants and the next thing you know, you are feeling drips on your feet. Shlepping plants to and from the sink to water them and let them drain is a pain and, dare I say, unnecessary. Let me…