Category: Gardening tips

Passive Gravity Irrigated Planter

Passive Gravity Irrigated Planter This is a neat project for a planter that has an irrigation system powered by gravity. There are detailed specifications that explain how to build the planter. Click on the link below to read the article and see the tutorial. There are “Next” and “Previous” buttons toward the bottom of each …

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DIY Water Wall

DIY Water Wall Add a homemade water wall to your backyard play area!  With a few scraps and some recyclables, you can provide hours of learning, entertainment and water play for your toddler or preschooler! To learn how to make click the link below…. DIY Water Wall

How to Whitewash Your Barn and Chicken Coop

How to Whitewash Your Barn and Chicken Coop Whitewash is actually powdered limestone and water and has been a favorite paint sealant of farmers for generations. If the barn or chicken coop is starting to show its age, you may want to give it a protective coat of paint. Not only will it help it to …

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The Easiest Way to Preserve Herbs

The Easiest Way to Preserve Herbs It is a perfect time not only to enjoy them fresh but also to try preserving them for use later—especially the frost-tender ones, such as basil and pineapple sage, which will be gone with the first nip of frost. Preserving fresh organic herbs is a great way to add …

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Make Your Own Potting Bench

Make Your Own Potting Bench This bench is both cute and functional. That is my favorite type of DIY. It is a new way to up scale pallets too. This will save some strain on our backs and knees, while adding some fun to our gardens. Now there are no excuses to keep from getting out there and planting! …

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