I’m a fan of this chair! Take a couple old pieces of junk and transform them into into a tiny…
Violas and pansies are perfect daffodil partners Last year, I planted violas over the mini daffodils in patio pots and…
Many of us here in the California Sierra foothills have gravel driveways, paths and roads. This can be a help…
Did you know that when green onions get a bit old in the fridge, you can plant them in a…
Easy garden projects for you and a child Interesting children in the joys of gardening can be fun. They’re eager…
Saturday- Hmmm, Tractor Man gone for the day? Having coffee and wondering WHAT to do today. I love having a…
In 2000, we found and bought 7 acres on the side of a hill in a small town south of Yosemite.…
Simple Record Keeping for the Garden Fall and winter can be good times to settle in and plan for future…
Decorating with natural elements for a fresh New Year! After the holidays, I like to decorate my house in a fresh…
In evaluating the year, as folks often do as the New Year approaches, its nice to think back to some of the best…
My friend crafty friend, Cheryl, and I have been at it again! We had a brainstorm! This stepping stone can be…
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus Ever find a beautiful Autumn leaf…
Finding a large woven basket can be useful as a kitchen garden in a small garden or where deer abound. Sometimes…
How to do a leaf-casting! A serendipitous discovery of a large leaf in a mountain stream, led me to try…
In 2009, I visited my sister in New Zealand and on one weekend trip we drove down to the city…
How to dry your tomato harvest to enjoy gourmet dried tomatoes all winter long If you have a good crop of…
Last month, my friend, Cheryl and I, committed to giving a workshop to the garden club on a subject we were…
What are hypertufa troughs? Hypertufa (pronounced hyper-toofa) is a mixture of peat moss, perlite, cement and water. Old stone watering troughs…