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Hows this for the cucumbers? The trellis is made out of some straighter branches and twine…


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Hows this for the cucumbers? The trellis is made out of some straighter branches and twine…


Judging by what this couple did when they renovated their front porch pallet wood is not only useful and cheap but it can look amazing. Finishing off with a walnut stain, this couple have added huge value to one of the most favorite spots in a house – the porch. How many of us have…
Perfect vegetable gardening strategies for beginners! When first starting out its so tempting to buy far too many seeds of all different sorts, from zucchinis, to pumpkin, silverbeet, to cabbage. All without a lot of thought about how much room each vegetable might take, or even who they like to bed up with. Starting a…
These Inexpensive Solutions Can Save the Life of Your Tools, But Will Require A Bit Of Patience! When you have a lot of tools but do not usually use them, tendency is for them to rust, specially if they are stored in a shed. Tools that are also handed down from generation to generation are…
Want to know how to build your own Berkey water filter system… for a fraction of the cost of a store brought one? One of the most popular brands for filtering water in rural areas, at disaster sites, and for those just wanting to clean up city water before drinking it is the Berkey water…
Sick of flies! If you are like me you hate them and are always looking for ways to get rid of them! If you are inundated by flies this year, you are not the only one. Keeping them off food, and animals is always challenging. If you dont want to use the chemicals and sprays…
2. Collecting Water: Imagine making a system where you can collect rainwater, feed the garden in the hot summer months and generally conserve water. Its free and renewable. Building the system takes a bit of time and energy and you will need some tools and lots of screws but at the end of the day…