Common Raised Bed Problems (and How I Solve Them Without Stress)
Some mornings, I step into the garden with a cup of tea in one hand and no real plan in mind. I walk slowly past the raised beds, noticing which leaves are still holding…
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They Can’t Take The Smell Out Of Carnations
Have you ever noticed that when you buy a bouquet of flowers from a florist or even a grocery outlet that the flowers have no smell? There is nothing more disappointing than to be…
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How To Use An Instant Pot As A Steam Juicer – DIY
Having extra fruit I decided to see how to use an Instant Pot as a steam juicer. This actually wasn’t my first thought as originally I had just watched a video on making juice…
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Garden Tour 2020
Below is the West Coast Garden Tour 2020. This year I’ve been practising succession planting. So when I pull something out when it’s done producing, I plant something in its place. Not sure how…
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Hugelkultur Above And Below In A Raised Garden Bed
I waited until now to post this as I wanted to see if this method would work and it has exceeded my expectations. This spring I was trying to defeat the quail from dust…
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When Is A Weed A Weed?
When is a weed a weed? This question came up for me when I was doing some research on flowers in my garden. Years ago I had bought a plant at a local craft…
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Homegrown Meal
After last week’s fiasco of eating pizza on Friday night I decided that this week I would spend some time in the garden harvesting dinner. Not that it was a chore or anything. I…
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Eat Your Vegetables
You always hear the saying… eat your vegetables and on some level you know they are good for you. And today I finally realized why it was important to eat your veggies. First, let…
