Some of the greatest satisfaction you can receive is from raising your own animals and plants. Learn more about growing and raising small livestock, fruits, and vegetables using permacultural methods.
Before we even begin this post let me just say that repotting orchids and orchids in general are not my strong suit. My mother seems to have the knack for keeping an orchid alive and all tips have been learned by watching her methods. This bark method works well for what I call the general … Read more
As luck would have it I am in the gardening mood and four free orchids were available at work. Two of them came in lovely, rustic, aged terracotta pots. Two of them in plastic. Last time a I checked plastic cups are not the most attractive or healthy means to display an orchid. I loved … Read more
Many of my past garden failures have been due to neglect. Usually at some point that coincides with the deep, humid heat of summer I get a little less enthusiastic about sweating in the sun and a lot more enthusiastic about sipping sangria in the shade. Want to know the number one task I neglect? … Read more