Dear Readers, I wrote a new post for Mother Earth News all about how to use grass clippings in the garden to reduce the amount of cut grass going into landfill that could be put to use. … [Read more...] about 7 Uses For Cut Grass In The Garden
Starting A Biodynamic Garden
Dear Readers, I wrote a new post for Mother Earth News all about how to build a bed biodynamically. This is the first part of a mini series focusing of biodynamics for the Organic Gardening Blog at Mother Earth News. … [Read more...] about Starting A Biodynamic Garden
Home Brew Cherry Wine Recipe
Today I'm sharing my cherry wine recipe with you so that you can have a go at making it. The great thing about this cherry wine is that it is ready much quicker than some of the wines I make and is perfect for a summer picnic. … [Read more...] about Home Brew Cherry Wine Recipe
Composting Questions
Dear Readers, I wrote an article for the Mother Earth News Organic Gardening blog to cover the many questions I get asked from friends, family, coworkers and even the occasional email from readers about composting. Questions like: "How can I start?" "What … [Read more...] about Composting Questions
How To Make Easy Raised Garden Beds Using Cardboard
Today I want to show you a cheap and easy way to make raised garden beds using cardboard. This raised bed tutorial is a no dig gardening method which anyone can do and I will take you through how I used materials I had lying around to make it. … [Read more...] about How To Make Easy Raised Garden Beds Using Cardboard
Extending Harvests
Dear Readers, I mulched the existing vegetable bed with fallen leaves in autumn to help smother weeds in spring. I discovered that by doing so has actually saved some of the plants that were left in the ground over winter. … [Read more...] about Extending Harvests
How To Make A Cold Frame
Winter is on the way but it doesn't mean the end of growing fresh produce! Today's post is how to build a cold frame step by step using a door I bought from the Habitat For Humanity Restore Salt Lake City. … [Read more...] about How To Make A Cold Frame
How To Make A Reversible Tote Bag
Dear Readers, I have been on what can only be described as a sewing bender the last few weeks. I made a reversible bag as a gift for a very close friend and it exploded into requests from other friends then to family wanting one. So I have been diligently making a personalized … [Read more...] about How To Make A Reversible Tote Bag
Dog Poop Composting Update
Dear Readers, I wanted to give an update on the wormery and composting dog poop. Don't worry there's no pictures of poop in this post! … [Read more...] about Dog Poop Composting Update
Save The Bees
Dear Readers, With Spring just around the corner, I wanted to inspire you to grow some bee friendly plants this year in your gardens to help the declining bee population. … [Read more...] about Save The Bees
