Do you want some help in controlling pests in the garden?Ladybugs are winged insects that belong to the beetle family. They are small, rounded and usually bright coloured with hardened wing cases to cover the transparent wings. The red and … Continued
One of my personal challenges this year is to learn to use the power tools more effectively. I’ve had fun learning to use the brad nailer, the drill and the saws.
What do you do with some old wood, old bits of trees, and old bricks? Why you build a block of flats of course. The Bug Flats are now under construction and there will be free accommodation for all sorts of … Continued
Awhile ago while browsing though the dollar store I came across these little mesh domes for popping over plates of food to keep the flies off. And immediately my mind was thinking of how to convert it into another hanging … Continued
Creating whimsy for the garden is a fun project. These mosaic stepping stones were ones that I made a few years ago. You need round paving stones, tiles, old keys, and gem stones. and whatever else you want to use … Continued
Every garden deserves a bit of whimsy. I’ve been adding the gazing balls and plant pokes to the garden. A new addition was a plant poke I created out of a styrofoam ball, some push pins and a metal stake. … Continued
Adding whimsy to the garden gets to be addictive. Several years ago I made some mosaic toadstools out of pot saucers and old tiles. The tiles were a freecycle find and the half marbles were left over from other projects. The … Continued
Have you met Inuky? That is what I call my brick inuksuk. An inuksuk is a stone monument used by the Inuit as a marker for special places, interesting places, marking trails or location of food or people, navigation, or migration routes of … Continued
One of the projects over the past gardening season was making a succulent frame. I saw the idea at Canada Blooms and on various websites. One day while visiting some thrift stores I came across a basket that would be … Continued
The woodpeckers love the post feeder that we made in the summer. This was made from a really old, old piece of 4×4 and filled with all season suet. Holes were drilled all the way through the post, a total … Continued