Today we’re taking a bird feeder found in the trash and converting it into a self-watering flower planter that is perfect for trailing plants like lobelia. This style of bird feeder, with an outer … [Read more...]
The Only Summer Garden Checklist You’ll Ever Need
Throw out that huge list of summer garden chores and indulge in nature! This is my essential summer garden checklist and perhaps it is your too? The regular to-do list is full of mundane things … [Read more...]
How to Overcome a Fear of Power Tools (So You Can Make Cool Stuff)
Is this you? I would just love to make some garden projects with wood but I’m afraid of using power tools. I get it—I hear you—I’ve been there—and the good news is, it is indeed possible to not … [Read more...]
Make a Mini Hobbit House for the Garden
Here’s a quick hack for turning a thrift shop shelf into a mini hobbit house in your garden. Add some miniature plants and wee furnishings and the hobbits (or chipmunks) will be ready to move … [Read more...]
Advice For Starting A New Garden Pond
This advice is intended for anyone installing a small (under 1000 gallons - about the size of 10-person hot tub or less) prefab garden pond or other little container pond on a patio or … [Read more...]
How to Hand-feed Wild Birds
Have you ever wanted to hand-feed wild birds? This short guide walks you through the key steps for forming trusting relationships with the birds that visit your garden each day. With this gentle … [Read more...]
Broken Bird Bath? Plant It!
Concrete bird baths are notorious for cracking. This porous material takes in moisture and busts open when temperatures change. They're also rarely designed to be safe for the birds, but they do make … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils
Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do to give … [Read more...]
Unexpected Benefits of a Home Weather Station
We recently got a home weather station for tracking actual conditions in our home and garden. Living far from a public weather station, this has provided us with far more accurate data than we've ever … [Read more...]
Free Empress of Dirt Printables
These free printables cover a range of topics for home and garden management and DIY projects. I also have several ebooks (including a free one). You can see all of them here. Checklists for … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Clay Soils
Clay soil can be challenging in the garden but there are actually some vegetables that can tolerate—or even benefit from—these growing conditions. From broccoli to potatoes, your favourites might just … [Read more...]
DIY Giant Garden Art Bird Nest
Go big with your garden art! This giant DIY garden art bird nest is made from scrap tree branches and a couple of dollar store supplies. Have fun with it and make a big, bold, birdy statement in your … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils
Sandy soil is not always easy for gardening but there several vegetables that not only tolerate sandy soil conditions but actually thrive in them. Come see which ones you can grow. If you're … [Read more...]
Easy Composting Without Pests (Sorry, Rats!)
We all know composting is good for the garden and the environment, but sometimes compost bins can also attract rats or other wildlife. If you want to save your kitchen scraps (fruits, vegetables, egg … [Read more...]
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