Compost Bin

Compost Bin

If you never composted, here is the first thing you need to get you started. . . you should build or purchase a compost bin.  While some folks like a compost tumbler, I purchased two stationary compost bins.  I previously tried a tumbler, but I found it hard to turn. Once I switched to the […]

Other Gardens

Hawaiian Leis at Phipps

Since Hawaiian leis are typically made from flowers, leaves, nuts or seeds, they are such a good topic for Crazy for Gardening. I saw these beauties on display in February at the Tropical Forest Hawaii at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA. The last Phipps post that I shared was about Our National […]

Indoor Grow Room

T5 Grow Lights

Once I determined that I was a seed addict, I invested in T5 grow lights.  They are great for growing your own veggies, herbs, fruit and blooms from seeds. They are pricey but make a world of difference.  My seedlings grow up big and strong, not lanky like before. I finally switched from fluorescent tubes […]