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. It is not that I tired of scything or haven’t gotten to it. I’m still a committed scyther, and do it regularly. The problem is ...
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 annoying. With this DIY, you can quickly make a bucket caddy to organize not only ...
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 and now you have to mop the floor. Before mopping you sit down and pop open a bottle of wine. Wait! ...
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 using chemicals to poison plants, even if they didn’t evolve here — this strategy is not only ineffective, but ...
‘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 the lawn for a picnic or set some appetizers out to nibble, you don’t want bugs or unidentified debris ...
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 goes along with encouragement to plant flowers that pollinators thrive on, or stop mowing flowers along road sides, or stop use of certain ...