I had three main considerations when designing my new garden beds: They needed to give me as much growing area as possible in my smaller yard. They needed to be easy to care for around their edges. They needed to be sturdy. I think we achieved both with this design. I think point 1. is […]
Hidden Hinges Secret Key Cubby
If you have ever been intrigued by hidden wall safes, such as can be hidden behind a portrait, you will like this. And it’s all about the hinges. This is going to be an overview of the project done by my engineer-husband this week. If there is interest, I can put together a small ebook […]
The Scary Part About Growing Your Own Mushrooms
Are mushroom plants from another planet? Mushrooms have always seemed other-worldly to me. So it was with mixed feelings that I purchased the oyster mushroom kit that was on my husband’s Christmas list. It is true he has taken me out to collect wild mushrooms, morels in particular, and we ate those and survived. Not […]
My Favorite Gardening Books Ever as of the Year 2021 AD
Here are my all-time favorite gardening books, in no particular order. I am going to put a brief description of the book, why I like it, and how it has benefited me! I’m going to take it as a sign of experience that I have so many of the old editions! I have linked to […]
The Ultimate Legos
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