By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com You’ve made the garden bucket caddy from last week, and you’re about to throw out the leftover small scraps of jeans — wait! You can upcycle even […]
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Pay attention and notice new plants to keep
You don’t have to mow, I’ll scythe, I said to my father. He has taken me at my word, and our gardens and paths are now more overgrown than usual. […]
DIY: Bucket Caddy
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com A misplaced trowel can slow planting down. Locating garden snips or other garden tools that you’ve set aside can not only take time but can be quite […]
Combating some of the environmental ills of the fashion industry
I enjoy fashion as much as the next person. In fact, I might enjoy it even a little more than the next person. I love dressing up, and take pleasure […]
Fashion shouldn’t cause pollution
I enjoy fashion as much as the next person. In fact, I might enjoy it even a little more than the next person. I love dressing up and take pleasure […]
DIY: Cork shoe mat
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Picture this — you come in from the rain, shoes dripping. You leave them near the door where they create a puddle that mixes with some dirt […]
Goldenrod is a native species, but not without its problems
Save the bees! Many of us have said this phrase with conviction. Many of us applaud or nod in support when we hear or read it. The popular phrase often […]
Goldenrod brightens and helps
As I’ve expressed in earlier columns this year, I find the issue of non-native plants to be more convoluted than it might appear at first glance. I don’t believe in […]
DIY outdoor food covers
‘Tis the season for socializing outdoors. Gatherings with friends and family often center around a meal. Whether you plan a more formal meal with outdoor seating, spread a blanket on […]
Bees are amazing creatures
Save the bees! Many of us have said this phrase with conviction. Many of us applaud or nod in support when we hear or read it. The popular phrase often […]
