We've been needing a "cabin" at our tree farm, which is six miles from our home. There are multiple reasons for building the cabin, including nailing down the zoning approval for a house some day. We also are planning an orchard and garden at the farm site to take advantage of sunlight our wooded lot doesn't get.
Courtesy Creatas Images/Thinkstock San Francisco leads the way among the top climate-ready cities in the United States. 10. Chicago Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has inspired this grand city to pull out of its once-Rust Belt manufacturing past and into one of the most livable big cities in the United States. Because of his good deeds, […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Mr. Molly and Mr. Mabel had to learn how to just work it out among themselves. Last month, I blogged about my two roosters, Mr. Mabel and Mr. Molly. I was feeling grateful that they hadn’t gotten into their yearly brawl. Apparently, I jinxed myself because, the other day, the two […]
Expand your weed-management toolbox with these tried-and-true tactics.
If you need an apron in a fix, stitch together a towel apron in a matter of minutes.
Take a look at some of the entries from the 2011 Hobby Farm Home cake contest we don’t think you should miss.
Photo by Rick Gush Here is one of the many passionflowers growing wild around Italy. I’ve always been surprised that the nursery and landscape industry doesn’t offer more passionflower vines for sales. The vines grow like weeds and are actually considered an invasive pest in some areas. For home gardeners, passionflower vines can be used to […]
The landscaper is done with our backyard! The skid steer sitting in the yard was the last remnant, and now it’s gone, too. All that’s left is a beautiful retaining wall, gorgeous cut-stone steps, a new swing set, a weed-free patio, a covered fire pit, and lots and lots of space to grow lots and lots of plants. How exciting when a big project nears completion!
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock The Empire State Building is leading the way toward eco-friendly retrofitting among large buildings. The Empire State Building is the tallest building in New York, and is on its way to becoming one of the most eco-friendly.A $20 million sustainability retrofit was launched in 2009 to help the iconic landmark reduce its energy consumption. […]
Whether you’re in the midst of a craft project or repairing worn-out garments, one of these stitches is sure to help you get the job done.
Photo by Judith Hausman Vegetable Tian is great for using a lot of your veggies in one dish. Right in the middle of National Eat Your Vegetables month comes Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 15—today! What will you do to celebrate? More importantly, how will we all eat the five servings of fruit and vegetables daily […]
It’s happened to all of us. We have a piece of equipment we like, and then one day, the company that produces it goes away. They close their doors and cut off the phones. There was a time when we were left holding the phone in frustration.
