Part 1: Construction Project: To build a simple flow-through style worm bin. Introduction:Worms are a wonderful way to speed up the composting process with the added benefit of creating nutrient rich worm castings and tea. This type of flow through worm bin consists of three or more plastic bins or totes. The bottom bin is… Continue reading How to Build a Worm Bin (Part 1)
Category: Gardening
Raised Gardening Beds from Repurposed Wooden Pallets
Project overview: To create a few simple, low-cost, raised-garden beds. Finished Product To create your planter boxes you’ll need the following: Tools:5 lb baby sledge hammer (short single hand design)Standard hammer Wooden pallets, number depending on how many planter boxes you wish to make. Step One: Break down pallets and remove nails. I started with… Continue reading Raised Gardening Beds from Repurposed Wooden Pallets
Are you ready for your garden?
Things to do in the off season: order seeds for the coming year get ready to plant your seedlings inside prepare any cold frames, row covers you may need till new beds if adding test current soil check tools for breakage/repair plan your crop rotation plan your crop percentages document seeds ordered/where to plant prepare… Continue reading Are you ready for your garden?
Fresh Foods while Running from Zombies
If I have to bug out or go on the run from Zombies, prepackaged foods are going to be okay for a while but eventually I’m going to need the nutritional value of some fresh food. Being able to harvest wild foods is going to be a big help, but if it’s the middle of… Continue reading Fresh Foods while Running from Zombies