Enjoyable DIY Garden and Yard Projects!

Do you enjoy DIY projects? How about in your yard and garden? I am always looking for Do It Yourself (DIY) creative projects. Pouring over YouTube, The Family Handyman magazine and Google Newsfeed. I agree with the quote, “People are looking for novelty, artistic outlet and helping others”. So for me, the novelty of new […]

Our newest DIY project — Our “Hearts of Love” gate

I have come to realize how important it is to notice what you are focused upon. Right now, I am focused on what I can do, or not do; spending more time reading, completing DIY projects, and watching less TV. I get quality news from National Public Radio to stay informed. NPR’s thoughtful presentation is so refreshing […]

Are you a hot house flower?

Are you a hot house flower? I was raised in Hayward, close to the San Francisco Bay. All summer long, temperatures were wonderfully comfortable due to the marine layer that blanketed us in the morning. Now that we live just beyond the marine layer, temperatures in the summer often go above 90 degrees, many days into the […]

Is it time to tidy up your flower beds?

Joan and I are continuing the springtime clean up in our garden, around our townhouse. We trimmed back the massive Jade plant in the front walkway that had taken over the front-door path. We filled the large green garbage can for Thursday pickup. In the back garden we continued trimming geraniums, jade, baby tears, dandelions, […]

My tomatoes are growing and thriving! How about yours?

It is wonderful what potting soil, sunlight and plenty of water can do for tomatoes. This is the first time my tomato plants have survived, let alone flourished.  I have been cruising through YouTube videos for lessons about raising tomatoes. I now support the plants with string, add a liter of water at night, break off suckers, […]

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