Remodeling House

NarcissusApril 16, 2010
Just when I think I've discovered all the spring bulbs in bloom I came across this beautiful patch of narcissus.  They have a gorgeous, deep orange trimmed trumpet.  The patch is about 2 square feet so a nice size, possibly large enough to divide.  It is such a treat to discover a patch of spring bulbs waving their cheery heads in the gentle wind!

Happy Gardening!

Garden

I’m sorry it is taking me so long to get the WIWW Nightstand Project started.  I have been sick and have had a sick family the last week so it has but a major halt to the blog this week.  I have also been wrapped up in a commission for four pens that I have mentioned before.  The deadline snuck up on me and I need to get them done in the next couple of days so I have time to source additional material if needed.  I have a wedding to attend this weekend so I will not get any shop time in this weekend.  :(  The wedding will be fun and we are looking forward to it.  It’s in Asheville, NC and there is a great woodworking store there that I have been wanting to check out.  Anyway.  If I can manage it I will try and get all the lumber for the nightstand and see if we can get the ball rolling, before that I want to do a quick Miter saw tuning blog to make sure we have the saw as square as possible.  Thinking about it now it might be next week before we get the nightstand started so I can devote some time to showing you how to tune your miter saw.  April has been a hectic month and I haven’t done nearly as much as I would like.  I’m sure you all can understand how life can get in the way sometimes. 

I just wanted to reach out to everyone and let them know I am still around and haven’t forgotten about you.  Those of you that don’t follow us on Facebook I had asked if anyone wanted to see how I make pens and I had several people ask to see so I will also be doing a Video, I know scary, of the process I follow to make a handmade pen. 

Speaking of videos.  Would you want to see other videos of different projects/techniques/etc? 

I occasionally find some amazing recipes, herb lore and fun stuff in my travels. I'd like to share some link love with you. It may help get you through a tough week or give you some added enthusiasm for working in the garden this weekend:Dandelion Cookies This recipe looks very intriguing. Just make sure to use dandelions that haven’t been treated with pesticides.If you hate cilantro and

Hens and ChicksApril 16, 2010
Hens and Chicks are a dense mat forming succulent that is suitable for dry locations and rock gardens.  They are rather low maintenance and problem free garden plants.  Hens and Chicks will grow nicely in pots and can be grown year round indoors.  There is a very small patch of hens and chicks in what I think the previous owner was trying to establish as a bit of a

Mints are easy to grow, fragrant and useful in the kitchen. They're also pretty to look at if you're into lush greenery with "benefits".Although old favorites like spearmint, peppermint and chocolate mint get everyone excited, especially around mojito time or during Kentucky Derby season, this little mint with a creme de menthe aroma and delicate appearance should be part of your collection

There really is very little to do in my gardens right now other than a bit of spring clean-up on the nicer days.  I arranged to have several stumps and a couple of old beds completely ripped out yesterday morning.  This is being hired out so will be ready for top soil is less than half a day!  I may be able to do a bit of grass seeding but really it is too early yet.  At any rate I'm doing a few

I have added a simple Forum Feature to the blog.  I have added a couple of categories.  I’m just trying this out.  If it takes off great if it dies so be it.  It’s really hopefully a place for you to talk to each other and ask questions and ask me questions. 

To access the forum just click Forum at the top of the page in the navigation menu.

Please keep all discussions civil and please no profanity and flaming of other people.  My Parents read this blog.  :)

Lets keep all discussions to the topic of the forum. 

 

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Every gardener regardless of garden location experiences some type of loss due to pilfering.  In most cases the culprits are of the four legged or winged variety.  In some locations more so urban than rural the home gardener may also encounter pilfering by the two legged thief.    Yesterday's post discussed turning the front yard of a residential home in an urban setting into a edible garden. 

All of my gardens have been in urban settings with the exception of this garden which technically is rural but more like a small urban dead end road setting.  I have made a few posts on the growing trend of urban gardening.  Those living in urban areas are growing in traditional row gardens, on balconies, containers and on their windowsills.  If you look around most urban properties there are

Jen from Minneapolis is our winner, Congratulations Jen.  Jen became a follower on Twitter. 

Thank you everyone for entering and don’t worry I plan on doing another give-a-way down the road. 

Now that the give-a-way is over we can get moving on the WIWW Nightstand build. 

Thanks again……

Peonies (Paeonia)April 12, 2010
We have two areas in the gardens that have Peonies.  The problem with both of these locations is they are in areas that will be ripped out.  So I'm letting them come up this year and will transplant after they are finished blooming.  In the meantime I'm looking forward to seeing their showy blooms.

Happy Gardening!

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Welcome to the third installation of Woodworking Wednesdays.  Last week was kind of light.  I’m wondering if this should be a monthly post as opposed to weekly.  What are your thoughts?

** The Drawing for the Kreg Jig will be done tonight.  I will reach out to the winner and as soon as I hear from them I will announce the winner.  Thank you all for joining the site and I look forward to working with you through your woodworking journey.

This weeks link party will last from Wednesday 4/14 – 4/18 11:59pm. 

David's Air compressor Stand

Heather’s Kitchen Table from Week 1

Here are the Rules:
1. Select any project that you created using any type of woodworking.  If you cut, beat, sanded or just did something with wood consider that woodworking.
2. Add a link of you post to the party – This is a link to the actual post not the main page of your blog.
3. Give a description of your project so everyone knows what you are featuring.
4. Grab the button above and add a link to this party so that your readers can join in on the fun.

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