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18

May

How to garden in dry shade
Choosing the right plants can turn barren ground into a showcase of color and texture.

How to garden in dry shade

Choosing the right plants can turn barren ground into a showcase of color and texture.

10

May

Shade vegetable: Is there such a thing?
Well, yes there is! Some vegetables prefer shade or limited exposure to sunlight. But it’s important to know which veggie needs what.

Shade vegetable: Is there such a thing?

Well, yes there is! Some vegetables prefer shade or limited exposure to sunlight. But it’s important to know which veggie needs what.

29

Apr

unconsumption:

Old bed frame pieces used as garden borders / fences.
(photo via 33 Barefoot Lane)

unconsumption:

Old bed frame pieces used as garden borders / fences.

(photo via 33 Barefoot Lane)

25

Apr

3 tips for growing lilac bushes
Here’s how to keep these fragrant beauties healthy and happy.

3 tips for growing lilac bushes

Here’s how to keep these fragrant beauties healthy and happy.

23

Apr

Secret organic weapon for weeding
Sometimes the easiest solutions can be found in your cupboard.

Secret organic weapon for weeding

Sometimes the easiest solutions can be found in your cupboard.

22

Apr

How to create a dog-friendly garden
You can grow a garden where your pet can safely coexist with beautiful plants. Just follow these tips from gardeners who understand the delicate balance.

How to create a dog-friendly garden

You can grow a garden where your pet can safely coexist with beautiful plants. Just follow these tips from gardeners who understand the delicate balance.



5 tips for weeding your garden
Prevention and maintenance will save you a lot of time and back pain.

5 tips for weeding your garden

Prevention and maintenance will save you a lot of time and back pain.

19

Apr

West Virginia gave world indestructible tomato
West Virginia University is giving away free packets of seeds of what has been dubbed ‘the people’s tomato.’

West Virginia gave world indestructible tomato

West Virginia University is giving away free packets of seeds of what has been dubbed ‘the people’s tomato.’

unconsumption:

Okay, we’ve pointed out more than our share of pallet stories. But this is cool, because it’s totally DIY, and would totally involve putting to use found/discarded pallets.

We recently recycled a shipping pallet we’ve had in storage into a versatile indoor/outdoor storage system, and we can’t wait to share how easy it to make one of your own.
You Will Need: A shipping pallet Crowbar Hammer Spray primer Indoor/outdoor spray paint Sandpaper or grinder Wood filler and finishing nails (optional) Hanging hardware Face mask & protective gloves

The rest is here: How-Tuesday: Upcycled Pallet Shelf | The Etsy Blog

unconsumption:

Okay, we’ve pointed out more than our share of pallet stories. But this is cool, because it’s totally DIY, and would totally involve putting to use found/discarded pallets.

We recently recycled a shipping pallet we’ve had in storage into a versatile indoor/outdoor storage system, and we can’t wait to share how easy it to make one of your own.

You Will Need:
A shipping pallet
Crowbar
Hammer
Spray primer
Indoor/outdoor spray paint
Sandpaper or grinder
Wood filler and finishing nails (optional)
Hanging hardware
Face mask & protective gloves

The rest is here: How-Tuesday: Upcycled Pallet Shelf | The Etsy Blog

14

Apr

5 herbs that belong in every kitchen garden