Simple DIY Garden Labyrinth with Old Bricks
I have wanted a labyrinth in my backyard for years. When a friend mentioned how much it cost (and how long it takes) to have a professional create one, I knew I would be DIYing it. The labyrinth needed to…
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Easy Delicious Pickles
It is past the summer gardening season. But you may be lucky enough to have plants that are still producing. Making pickles is a simple way to preserve your final harvest. I used this recipe as the base. But since…
The Best Fig Recipes
I have a friend blessed with bountiful fig trees in her backyard. She shares her harvest with friends. I am lucky enough to get in on the action. To be clear, I can eat an embarrassing number of fresh figs.…
Adding Boneset to Your Garden
This year I planted boneset in my medicinal garden. Boneset has lovely lance-shaped leaves that appear to grow through the stem. The latin name is Eupatorium perfoliatum (as in perforated, like the leaves across the stem). It’s related to Joe-Pye…
Garden Shed Landing with Repurposed Bricks
A member of my local Buy Nothing group posted garden pavers. Everything listed on Buy Nothing is free, so I jumped at the chance. I am always on the lookout for free materials I can reuse in the garden. When…
