An Organic Gardening Blog
Mulch is anything that covers the surface of garden to keep moisture in the soil and keep weeds down. The best garden mulches for home gardeners are organic materials derived from nature. Gardens can be mulched with materials such as compost, shredded arborist wood chips, pine needles, or even tree bark. The Best Garden Mulch: Compost…
A privacy fence can turn an urban backyard into a private outdoor oasis. Just as curtains make your living room feel less like a fishbowl, a wooden fence can make your yard feel like an extension of your house. It’s amazing how a few fence posts and wood fence panels can seemingly add square footage to…
It’s time for some new hanging plants! With inspiration from houseplant heroes like The Jungalow and Clever Bloom, it’s hard not to go green with envy with the totally unique hanging planter options 😉 Here’s 10 fresh new ideas for hanging plants and indoor hanging planters you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for traditional hanging planter…
Am I the only one dreaming of patio furniture that’s WAY outside the budget!? Last summer we remodelled the patio of our heritage home. This summer we’re tackling the new sundeck at my folks’ newly-renovated mid-century modern rancher. After realizing that the round dining table my mom wanted was crazy expensive, my dad and I…
Carhartt work pants are a must for working outdoors. Whether you need hard-working canvas work pants to keep cool in the summer or heavy-duty insulated bib overalls for the winter, it’s worth it to find right pair for the job. Make your workday more effective with the right Carhartt work pants for worksite conditions. The Best Carhartt Work…
Our local public library is home to a free community seed exchange! The Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has created a seed library to share garden seeds with the community. Seed libraries preserve and share our heritage through seed exchange and seed saving education. Vernon library visitors can “check out” seeds in the…
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