My side garden in Albuquerque, NM that is watered entirely by greywater. An inside look at the greywater plumbing behind the washing machine. The plumbing as it exits the house. Here is one method for installing a greywater system from the washing machine sewer drain pipe to your yard. … [Read more...]
Having trouble getting something blooming this year? I just can't say enough about how simple fabrics can add bits of color to your yard. Luckily the retail world has caught on to our love of ourdoor fabrics. Now is the time to swing by target, world market, pier 1, tjmaxx and other … [Read more...]
Okay, so this is not one of the seven wonders of the world but I was in awe of these beautiful hanging baskets of annuals (purple petunias and white bacopa) in Eagle Nest, NM. A perfect planting combination for containers. Now this is Summer in a basket. 4 more weeks of Summer now go … [Read more...]
It's back to school time and I'm overwhelmed to say the least. This is my first year figuring out how to get my boys to three different locations. By far my most favorite way to unwind is by being outdoors, so I took a hike. Sometimes just breathing in the fresh air is all one needs to … [Read more...]
Do you have old garden tools lying around that have lost their handles? There are many ways to re-purpose old tools. Like this old rake into tool hanger. Handle-less shovels become little diggers in my compost piles. You could also arrange them as sculpture on a bare wall. Either way, … [Read more...]
Monsoon season is in full force, we're coming up on two weeks straight of rain! With all this water, make sure you're directing it away from the house and towards your garden. Use cobble to create a swale for the plants. Then add a rain chain to help direct the water. … [Read more...]
I'll be the first to admit that I'm thrilled with all this monsoon rain but it's summer and it's hot. Some days the veggie garden can look sad and wilty from all the heat. If that's the case at your house it might be a good time to try covering your garden with dappled shade. I've noticed … [Read more...]
All this month we've talked about building community through friends sharing magazines, neighbors reading poetry or doggies quenching their thirsts. The 4th of July Holiday provides a great opportunity to bring that community together with a PARTY! Seriously, who doesn't like … [Read more...]
I'm back from a very restful trip to Nantucket. As I was preparing to write this blog post, I'm reminded that no matter where we go we are surrounded by community. Whether it is a community of friends on vacation, tourists on bicycles, or fisherman on their skiffs. Each represent a different type of … [Read more...]
MONTHLY GARDEN TO DO'S Watering: Adjust your watering schedule for warmer weather. Add mulch where plants are drying out too quickly. Generally, water established trees and shrubs every 10 to 14 days deeply. Water established beds weekly. This is not adequate for new plantings or in soil … [Read more...]
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