Exercise in the Garden
When people think of exercise, most picture indoor places, like the gym, in-home exercise treadmills, and sweaty yoga studios. But this is a fairly recent mindset. If we go back to our roots, “working… Read More
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Making a Leather Sheath
Curved knives for spoon carving can be difficult to store and protect. My friend Michelle sent me a picture of a knife sheath that she hoped to emulate for her carving knives. Although she’s alread… Read More
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Meet the Zombie Apocalypse
A Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Massachusetts – and maybe other states – started off this year’s growing season with a horrible infestation of Gypsy Moth caterpillars. By June they had covered the le… Read More
Repotting Plants: A Guide
Most people fall into 2 groups when it comes to keeping house plants: The first group is good at keeping their plants alive despite caring for pets and kids, or moving to a new place. Within this g… Read More
Inspiration for Your Winter Indoor Garden
Even when there is snow outside your window, it is possible to foster nature’s greenery indoors. Plants can be a source of inspiration and positive feedback not only outside but also inside your… Read More
Installing Rivets 101
Materials: Sturdy mallet Pair of tin snips Leather working hole punch Rivet Setter Kit Peening a rivet is a strong and useful way to reinforce a high stress area. Re… Read More
How To Repair a Garden Hose
Nothing is worse than gearing up for spring gardening and finding that you have a damaged hose. Our Garden Hose Repair Kit quickly and easily connects two lengths of hose together. Joining these piece… Read More
How Does Your Garden Grow? The Humane, Eco-Friendly Way
Dealing with pests is an inevitable challenge faced by every gardener. We’ve all experienced the frustration of seeing months of thoughtful care and maintenance completely set back by unwanted visi… Read More
Fall Prep for Lawn and Garden in 8 Easy Steps
As the days shorten and cooler weather signals the onset of that first chilling frost, it’s time to harvest the last of your summer veggies, and prepare your garden for a well-earned Winter respite… Read More
How To Make Apple Cider
Autumn is apple harvesting season, and that means fresh squeezed apple cider. If you’ve been lucky enough to have some at an orchard or farmer’s market, you know it’s an unbeatable combination of f… Read More