by Lori Henning | Apr 10, 2023 | Composting & Septic, Lawn & Garden, Nature
Starting a compost pile is a great way to turn your food and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden or plants. Here are some steps to help you get started: Choose a location: Pick a spot in your yard that is convenient for you and has good drainage. Make...
by lsimpson | Aug 1, 2022 | Lawn & Garden
The first house we bought came with hedges. I am not an outdoorsy person, and my husband isn’t a landscaping person, so the hedges were a bane to our existence. I finally put my big girl pants on, along with long gloves because I am allergic to everything green, and...
by lsimpson | Jul 26, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Nature
Many of my childhood memories involve trees. My best friend loved to climb, and, though I was no fan of heights, I would follow her up – at least a little ways. We climbed the tree in my back yard, one near our elementary school, and our favorite in the middle of our...
by lsimpson | Jun 15, 2022 | Lawn & Garden
If you are ready to start your own backyard chicken flock, you know your chickens need somewhere comfortable to live so they don’t “fly the coop.” So what should you consider when buying or building your chicken coop? Here are the top three things you should consider...
by lsimpson | Jun 15, 2022 | Lawn & Garden
This topic can lean very heavily on the science part of gardening and animal care. However, I am not a science type person. So let me break this down in terms I can understand easily. Organic simply means anything used to help plants and animals grow has come...
by lsimpson | May 12, 2022 | Lawn & Garden
If you’ve set about starting your garden, you have probably realized a few tools are necessary to get started. But more than necessary, some tools can make gardening a little easier and more enjoyable. So whether you are looking to plant a large garden or a small one,...
