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The Freezer and Passsionfruit

by Dale Harcombe

Yesterday at 05:38 PM

I adore passionfruit. That is obvious by the number of passionfruit vines we have growing at our place. Currently our two black passionfruit, Nellie Kellie, have been so laden with fruit, Mick's going to need a stronger trellis for next year.

The Food Plan: Organizing a Year of Sustainable Food

by tedgar

07 Feb 2010 11:53 PM

I am known as something of an organizational nutcase. This is fine by me. I like being a resource person. When my daughter was a baby, I decided that we needed both a financial and a sustainable overhaul of our food sources.

Troubleshooting for the Worm Bin

by tedgar

06 Feb 2010 12:21 AM

Do you have very little space? Do you want to compost? If so, a worm bin may be just the thing. In my last blog, I described how to make a worm bin. Once you have created your indoor or deck-based compost bin, you need to know how to maintain it.

Starting a Worm Bin

by tedgar

06 Feb 2010 12:19 AM

It's starting to feel like spring here in the Pacific Northwest. While everyone else is still plowing snow, we're generally tending the crocuses. In the cold, wet rain, of course. Spring gets me thinking about the garden, so expect a lot of garden-related posts in the coming weeks.

Do You Use Your Pockets?

by tedgar

30 Jan 2010 04:43 AM

I use mine. Yes, I use the pockets in my clothing, but I also use my financial pockets, and so can you. I read about this idea about ten years ago, and ever since then I've used it as a household financial organizing technique. It's simple and effective.

Easy and Early Spring Color in the Garden

by tedgar

28 Jan 2010 12:36 AM

Here in the Pacific Northwest, spring is peeking through the cracks. It's been a strange winter, with almost no snow to speak of.

Making a Ring Garden - Part 3

by Dale Harcombe

27 Jan 2010 12:50 PM

So you're ready to really start planting in your ring garden in mid spring. Suggested vegetables would be tomatoes 4-5 seedlings of whatever tallish variety you fancy. Mick has alwsy been a fan of gross lisse.

Making a Ring Garden - Part 2

by Dale Harcombe

26 Jan 2010 04:18 PM

As promised here is part 2 of the ring garden project started yesterday. In your compost heap will go green clippings from the yard, leaves, vegetable and fruit peelings, (only not onion or potato peel) and egg shells.

Having Peace of Mind During Home Repairs

by Andrea Hermitt

26 Jan 2010 10:20 AM

If you have been following my saga, you know I had to have my entire roof replaced because of a hailstorm followed by torrential downpours in Georgia. While the insurance company approved the repairs, the mortgage company held onto the money for 6 months just because they could.

A Ring Garden Gives Great Results

by Dale Harcombe

25 Jan 2010 02:50 PM

This ring garden idea is one Mick has used in several houses we have lived in with great success. It consists of a compost heap around which the circular garden is grown. Having the compost heap in the centre means the nutrients go out from it to all plants in the ring garden.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Dale Harcombe says...

"We often grow primulas but my favorite are sweet peas for their perfume as well as their color."

In Easy and Early Spring Color in the Garden

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"We have a summer decor and a winter decor."

In Redecorating without Spending a Dime


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