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Six steps to organizing a cluttered garden and shed using the KonMari Method from Marie Kondo. Includes how to approach tidying the garden with categories ranging from garden tools to garden plants. The photo just below is of my small garden shed some years ago. No joke. Well, I did joke about it to myself…
How to organize a seed swap and plant sharing event that helps people get seeds for free. Includes ideas for booking a venue, sponsors, donations, and reaching people with news of the event.
Get your greenhouse sparkling clean and ready for another season of growing. Includes information on greenhouse pests and pathogens, eco-friendly cleaners, and getting rid of algae and moss. Includes a video at the end. For us veggie gardeners, a bright and dry day in late winter is the best time to give the greenhouse a…
Create a simple garden plan to help you design your perfect home vegetable garden. All you need is a measuring tape, simple art tools and paper. Full video at the end It’s officially been a month since we’ve moved into our new house. I’m sure you’ve been there before so you’ll understand just how mega…
Transform a photo album into a seed book. This idea is a great handmade garden gift or a fun way to store a small collection of seed packets This is a fun project that’s better as a handmade garden gift, rather than a way to store loads of the seeds. The clear plastic pockets inside…
Make your own natural kitchen spray Make your own DIY kitchen spray using ordinary household ingredients including vinegar and essential oil. Non-toxic recipe using all natural ingredients. I’ve just moved and in clearing the old house I’ve been finding all kinds of hidden dust, cobwebs, and dribbles, among secret stashes of cat toys and treasures….