When summer hits, a sun protection hat is a must. Let’s have a little fun – what does your sun hat say about you?
Very large floppy brim hat
You love style and you’re not afraid to be noticed.
You care about how your garden looks because you want to enjoy being in it and sharing it with [...]
Compost Bins by USFS
In Basic Composting for Busy People Leah wrote about the slow, or cold, composting method.
You’ve probably also heard of hot composting (the method which involves turning) and vermicomposting (using worms).
If you want to know more, read on. I’ve grouped the resources below by presentation method – read, watch, listen.
Read – Comprehensive [...]
Leah's Compost Bowl, June 2010
Today’s post is by guest Leah McClellan who writes at Peaceful Planet.
All you need to start composting is a bowl.
That’s right, a bowl. A bucket would do just as well, or a plastic milk jug with the top cut off. Even an old coffee canister will work.
You can buy cute [...]
Aviad's Roof Garden Beds
Today’s post is an interview with Aviad Giat, creator of Altglobe (a community for bloggers). Aviad has an inspiring raised bed roof garden – a great way to grow food in the city when you have no garden access.
Aviad, I understand that you have a roof garden. Never having grown [...]
Cat in Japanese House Watches Garden by Dougdmelo
“… some fleas can carry disease-causing pathogens, such as the bacterium which causes bubonic plague .” (1)
While fleas are definitely not something to desire, please don’t panic. It’s not as bad as it sounds.
Before you reach for some poisonous, and potentially harmful, flea repellent to douse your [...]