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 […]
Tag: diy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DIY Garden Trellis
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With the danger of frost passed, gardens are starting to really pop. With flowers and veggies flourishing in gardens large and small, you may […]
Pollinator Hotel
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com While many of us consider honeybees and pollinators to be synonymous, there are many other insects who pollinate plants. Most bees and wasps pollinate […]
‘Thyme’ to Get to Work
By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With summer approaching, now is the perfect time to gather supplies and prepare for herb-drying season. You can harvest herbs any time, but many […]
Savoring Summer
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Just imagine, sitting outdoors on a beautiful morning, birds chirping, flowers blooming. You pour yourself another cup of coffee or tea and take a […]
Building Birdhouses
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Many birds are already starting their first broods, but it isn’t too late to put up houses for later nesting birds and migratory species […]
Homemade glue better, not easy
I often shy away from sticky subjects, but today I’m diving in. So today’s topic is … glue! When tackling crafts and projects I first try to […]