Annual Lawn & Landscape

06/06/2017

The W**d That Can Heal Almost Anything Did you know that there is a w**d that grows virtually everywhere in North America, with few exceptions, that has incredible medicinal benefits?  It’s called …

06/05/2017

By Julie Christensen You’ve used Epsom salts for aching muscles in the tub, but Epsom salts in the garden? If this sounds far-fetched, consider that test gardeners from the National Gardening Assoc…

05/31/2017

A Jerry Can Mini Bar with a handcrafted varnished wood interior.  An upcycled Jerry can tea & coffee caddy.  These items make fantastic gifts for the camping fanatic that has everything, the outdoors explorers and the off-road drivers. What do you think? Check out these  in the link below…

05/31/2017

When you have a house protecting it from the outside can be an important aspect, especially if you care for your privacy. This means you will need to install a fence to delimit your territory. But there is a much better option, than a simple fence: a living fence. This is a great way to give persona...

05/31/2017

Reducing the amount of technology we consume is kind of a beneficial thing to do, both for your health and that of the environment. A lot of us love to spend time in nature so a way to cook in nature will surely help enjoy the time spent there. Building an Earthen Oven isn’t that complicated. The de...

02/12/2017

By Julie Christensen What’s the most troublesome area in your home landscape? If you’re like many homeowners, it’s probably the area under evergreen or shade trees. These areas are problematic for …

02/08/2017

02/02/2017

Step by step construction of a 14 x 42 foot temporary greenhouse structure using PVC piping and recycled materials investment about $300 and 14 Man Hours of ...

02/01/2017

Try to have a lot of fun and don’t worry whether you will come back to a plant funeral, because that is far from the truth.

01/31/2017

In a nod to Valentine’s Day today’s post is about grafting, the act of joining two plants together. Grafting is done in the spring before the leaf and flower buds start to grow and when sap is flowing so the bark is loose.

01/30/2017

You spent 20 minutes sifting through loads of produce and walked away with perfectly delicious gems. Don’t let your prizes spoil: read these pro tips on storing the most popular fruits and vegetabl…