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How to Add Fish to a Backyard Garden Pond

Published on July 22, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ready to add pond fish to your backyard garden pond? To ensure the fish and pond stay healthy, there are a few things to know first. I’ll walk you through the preparation checklist, and then show you … [Read more...]

How to Build a Backyard Pond

Published on July 8, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

I built this in-ground garden pond on my own, using a pond kit and some rocks. I’ll take you through the entire process, from digging the hole to setting the rocks and building the waterfall. For … [Read more...]

How to Grow Plants from Seeds & Cuttings

Published on July 4, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to grow more plants without the expense of buying new ones? Starting plants from seeds and cuttings is a simple and frugal way to expand your garden without busting your budget. The how-tos … [Read more...]

Make a Wheelbarrow Planter

Published on June 13, 2016Last updated January 27, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Make your own wheelbarrow planter with an old metal or wood wheelbarrow. I’ll show you how I converted a rusty old one into a strawberry planter. Also see 22 Wagon Planter Ideas for … [Read more...]

How to Get Comfortable with Power Tools

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

Would you love to make things for your home and garden but you have a fear of power tools? I get it—I hear you—I’ve been there—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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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...]