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Ok, so you’re ready to start composting,  but what types of composter equipment should you use? There are several ways to compost and the one you choose really depends on how much space you have. And whether you want to keep your compost…

Welcome to the second installment of the composting mini series. Now that you know the great benefits of compost here’s how to get started. At first it may not seem like you’ll have much to put into the composting pile. But you’d be…

What is compost? Ever ask yourself  what is compost, anyways? Well, compost is basically organic materials that have decayed and have been broken down by living organisms. This process continuously occurs in nature when leaves and other…

Small garden landscape design is not something just reserved for the professionals. It is not that difficult and can be done by anyone with a little imagination and determination. There are basically three initial steps involved when…

In order to determine your small garden’s function you need to consider three things: #1 How you will use your small garden This will set the stage for your small garden design. You should begin by asking yourself, “What is my vision…

Tubes..did you see those tubes? Your mind was thinking project too right? I mean who would throw those away..I see loads of fun craft projects with them! What you need: shoe box scissors seeds spray paint washi tape white card…

This year we grew potatoes in our garden for the first time. We were really surprised at how big the potato plants grew. What we didn't realize until too late, was that we were supposed to pile more soil on top of the young plants. You get…

When I was about 5 I discovered a small hydrangea plant tucked away in the garden. The little shrub had a huge bunch blue of flowers in full bloom! I really don’t know where that little plant came from, so we’ll call it magic! To me white…

I'm a huge advocate of using "garbage" for seed starters. I've done toilet paper roll starters, cardboard milk containers and self-watering pop bottle starters. I tried with egg cartons but was not pleased with the results. I decided to try…

My boyfriend and I are finally in an apartment that has a small outdoor area where we can put in a garden. Its basically just an oblong patch of dirt, but I have big plans for that little space. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest I…