Tips for making your own backyard composter from a galvanized metal garbage can.
If you live in the city and have a small backyard garden, you can still have a compost pile. There are a lot of different containers you can purchase to store your compost in, but I found this great idea for making your own DIY backyard composter from a metal garbage can. I saw…
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Thinking about growing potatoes this year? Here are some of my favorite tips for preserving and storing potatoes for the winter.
Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables around–as well as one of my most favorite! When stored properly, your potato crop will last throughout most of the winter. Here are some of my favorite tips for storing potatoes. Facts About Potatoes There are more than 80 varieties of potatoes. The most common…
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diy bird feeders
I love attracting birds to my backyard. Where I live there are a lot of finches, nuthatches, hummingbirds, and wrens, and we even have a few doves that regularly visit our yard. There are many different types of bird feeders to choose from, and many you can make yourself. I hope you find yourself inspired…
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Creative ideas for making homemade plant markers for your backyard garden.
I’m always looking for creative DIY ideas, especially for the garden. It’s fun to make homemade garden decor to brighten up your garden or backyard. I’ve rounded up some creative ideas for making plant markers for your garden. Some require more artistic abilities than others, there is something for all levels of creative abilities!…
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diy stepping stones
Flowers are always a safe choice for Mother’s Day, but these DIY stepping stones are a fun gift that even kids can help make. Make sure to make one for yourself too! These are really fun to make. You can put a lot of effort into them if you want to, but they are…
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