Vinnie, rain barrels are the easiest type of rain water harvesting to install. Just get a 55 gal. barrel, which can be purchased cheaply or even...
Toni has given you good advice. I'd add that a bucket for washing vegetables in the kitchen sink, rather than just letting water run over them and...
Hank, think of all the new members who have joined us in the past 10 years. They would have totally missed the great endings to familiar proverbs...
Vitrsna, your sage story reminds me of the time our next door neighbor asked for some of our garlic to add to her green beans for Thanksgiving...
Overnight we got 2" of rain, and another 1/2" as of noon today. Since I can't be outside playing, I'm bagging up cherry tomatoes and new potatoes...
AAnightowl, we are in an "unincorporated" area, which means no zoning, no code, and do what you wish! Our little farm was a disaster when we...
Good heavens, I'm so glad you survived the scouting trip! Are you sure you want to go camping and kayaking after that experience?
Cayuga, that is a wonderful, prolific herb garden! Having the herbs right outside the kitchen door is the very best place for them--easy to get...
Okay Hank, I am formally nominating you for Forum Funmaster! I love the 1st graders' quotes--smart kids, who have obviously experienced more of...
How adorable! Those two are so lucky to have your as Grandma--please keep us updated on their growth and doings. I'm sure they are going to grow...
Loved your caption, Ronni! Have you considered submitting it with the photo to a cosmetics company?
Mirka, I'd bet there is a Master Gardener group near you. They can provide advice, some plants (I hope), and support. Get hold of them through...
2ofus, yes, both the pinks are roses. The smaller one is Caldwell's Pink, and the big one (and it is big, about 8' across and 6' high) is one that...
Happy Birthday to a great gardener, a good person, and a very, very green thumb!
Before you do anything rash, or get a rash (:)) try spraying the rattan, rather than washing it. Washing is probably just hitting the surface, and...
Netty and Eileen, the silvery foliage is artemesia Silver Queen. It spreads by root and I yank out handfuls every once in a while, but it does...
Forgive me if I've posted photos of these beds before, but with the wet spring they are doing particularly well this year. [IMG] Our...
Oh, I miss having peonies! Yours are stunning, Netty, and I do thank you for sharing them with us. The scents must be heavenly!
I see several possible pitfalls, aside from the insurance one, which is huge! "Mixed berry wine"-will you need a license to sell wine? Children...
FBG, this is not from personal experience ;);) but I have "heard" that during covert operations wearing dark clothing and conducting said...
