DIY Tools & Techniques
DIY Dirt-y Underwear Soil Analysis
Now, who says gardening can't be fun - when you can use cotton boxers to diagnose the nutrients in your soil? The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is conducting a fun campaign. They are asking you to "plant" a pair of 100% men's cotton underwear in the ground...
THE BEST nail brush for gardeners: Beauty 360 Dual-Sided Nail Brush
Let's face it - gardeners have dirty fingernails at all times of the night or day. And, we need to clean them before presenting to the public. If you haven't looked for fingernail brushes lately, you might be surprised to find they can be difficult to locate. The...
DIY Potting Bench in an Hour for Under $5
As I am sure almost everyone out there knows from experience, it is hard to keep going when your back hurts. And even if you force yourself to keep going, at the end of the day it is hard to have a smile on your face and even harder to sleep. So, I am hugely in favor...
Arch Trellis for Cukes, Melons, and Squash
Trellises are really critical in gardening if you want to grow up. As discussed on a prior post, there are several reasons for growing up. One is the space saving aspect of growing up instead of growing horizontally. In the same space, if you garden vertically, you...
Three Section 10′ x 33″ Compost Bin for Next to Nothing
Compost bins can be beneficial in so many ways for your health and the health of the world. I looked at all the models out there, and most were too expensive for me to justify purchasing. But, the plans all looked pretty similar. I mean, basically compost bins are...
Cedar Tub Surround for Spa Feel in Bathroom
On those days you are beyond tired and ache all over, can you think of anything any better to relieve the stress than long soak in the tub to escape it all for a moment? I certainly can't. If I can read a book on my relaxation journey with soft and fragrant candles...