DIY: Cold Frame From A Bed, Pallets & Shower Curtains This DIY project is all about sustainability, creativity and practical gardening. By repurposing a metal bed frame, scrap wood, old pallets, and used shower curtains, we’re building a cost effective cold frame to extend the growing season and protect plants from harsh weather., while usingContinueContinue reading “DIY: Cold Frame From A Bed, Pallets & Shower Curtains”
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DIY: How We Grow Food in a Vertical Garden Using Milk Cartons On A Fence – 2022 UPDATE
How We Grow Food in a Vertical Garden Using Milk Cartons On A Fence – 2022 UPDATE Not being happy with the amount of plastic that was going to landfill, we wanted to come up with a solution to help reduce that. When researching I came across plastic milk cartons being used on the windowContinueContinue reading “DIY: How We Grow Food in a Vertical Garden Using Milk Cartons On A Fence – 2022 UPDATE”
Making Every Bit Of Space Usable. Building A Long Planter Raised Bed
Where Did We Start From? This side is where the sun sets at night, it takes a while for the sun to reach this area in the day, but when it does, the sun reflects off the white shell wall (which is stunning up close) and gives the plants that extra much needed sun. ThereContinueContinue reading “Making Every Bit Of Space Usable. Building A Long Planter Raised Bed”
Building a Mini Food Forest in a Small Area. Ours is On A Fence (Year 1)
What Did We Do? When we moved in, this area had conifers that covered half way across the garage, that were taller than the bungalow next door and were cut back so much on neighbours side they had browning leaves at the bottom. Google street view shows the trees maybe about 10yrs ago. This isContinueContinue reading “Building a Mini Food Forest in a Small Area. Ours is On A Fence (Year 1)”
