Late June is a pivotal point in the garden in southwest Idaho. Most of the planting has been done, and the weather usually changes from cool with some rain to baking dry like someone has flipped a light switch. It is a time when the gardener can relax about some things, but it is time […]
Make Reusable Cat Barrier Covers for Your Garden
Our two cats seems to have been more destructive in my garden than usual this year. Maybe it is because the kids aren’t outside with them as much, plus the cats are older and lazier less mobile. They still catch mice and squirrels periodically; and I think they keep some bird damage in my garden at […]
A Permanent Weather Proof Back Fence Chicken Tunnel
I needed help keeping the neighbor’s grass from growing into my flower bed along the back fence. We had tried some of the black plastic edging that is buried a few inches into the ground, but it didn’t not really help. Also, the dog barrier metal fencing was a perfect trellis for bind weed, meaning […]
How to Keep Your Dog from Ruining Your Garden
Let me say right off, that if you don’t want to spend time with your dog, then I don’t have any ideas for you. Dogs are not home decor. They need interaction of varying sorts. If the dog belongs to someone else in the household, hopefully your relationship with the dog owner includes mutual concern […]
10 Easy Ways to Eat Your Abundance of Chicken Eggs
I am not a natural egg eater. If they are not from my chickens, I’m not that interested. So, when my hens start laying I really have to switch gears. I want to enjoy my bounty. I understand the nutritional treasure chest of an egg, especially from chickens as happy as mine are. From the […]