Congratulations to Irma and Areif!
I had the pleasure of making the centerpieces for Irma and Areif’s wedding. From seedlings-to pots-to homes of the guests! Herbs for all!
A Little Bit About Gardening
Archive for the ‘Projects’ Category
Blanching Chard
My Swiss Chard has gone crazy, and I really just can’t eat enough of it. So today, I took my mom’s advice and blanched some. thoroughly wash and rise chard (at this point you can also chop it into smaller pieces) while heating a large pot of water to a boil once water comes [...]
Easy Garden Lights
I love a garden as much at night as I do during the day. When temperatures are extreme in the day, I prefer to be out in the garden at dusk. Taking some empty wine bottles and white Christmas lights, I made a new twinkling addition to my garden. This project also got me thinking [...]
Build a Worm Tower
Compost easily in your garden. Take a look at Ecofilms’ Permaculture Garden Worm Tower! And thanks to Apartment Therapy for posting this!
Making Terrariums
It’s quick, it’s fun, and it’s easy! what you need: jars, containers, hanging globes pebble moss soil small plants (either succulents, cactus, ferns, african violets, etc) decide if you are making an wet (shade and other forest floor plants) or dry (sun loving succulents and cacti) terrarium if dry, line bottom with pebbles for drainage…..if [...]
Weekend Work
This weekend, Pete and I extended our raised beds a little. Have a look! We moved mulch and planters around a bit. Placed broken down cardboard boxes (minus any tape or plastic) to act as a weed barrier. Laid out new plan, bricks and planters. Watered the cardboard, and added compost, then soil, then compost, [...]