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How to Get Comfortable with Power Tools

Published on May 23, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Using an electric drill.

Would you love to make things for your home and garden but you have a fear of power tools? I get itโ€”I hear youโ€”Iโ€™ve been thereโ€”and the good news is, it is indeed possible to not only overcome your … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

Published on May 11, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Eggplant growing in drought conditions in the garden.

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 … [Read more...]

Netatmo Home Weather Station Review

Published on May 9, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tree blossom in the rain.

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 weโ€™ve ever … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils

Published on April 29, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in sandy soil.

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 youโ€™re … [Read more...]

Easy Composting Without Pests (Sorry, Rats!)

Published on April 27, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Closed compost system to keep rats out.

Need a rat-proof compost bin that keeps rodents including mice out? This tumbler compost bin keeps your food scraps away from pests and makes good compost for the garden. For more about how to … [Read more...]

5 Garden Crafts Made From Stones

Published on March 28, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of arts and crafts created from stones.

These creative projects for the garden are made from rocks and stones. Ideas include birdhouses, plant markers, and signs. If you want to create a walkway, also see Garden Stepping Stones … [Read more...]

How to Transplant Flower Bulbs While They Are Growing

Published on March 21, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs ready for transplanting.

If you need to transplant bulbs, use these tips to safely dig up flower bulbs and replant them in another locationโ€”outdoors or indoors when conditions are right. This works for all bulbs including … [Read more...]

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