Here are more pictures of our "coop that enhances the garden". We didn't take many pictures of it being built. We should have. But these will help you see the inside of the henhouse, the size, and understand the general sequence of the construction process.
Create Natural DIY Recipes for Your Garden, Coop, and Barnyard with Natural Homestead! “I treat my family’s ailments holistically, why wouldn’t I want to treat my animals the same way? As I make the transition from raising livestock in a conventional manner to treating them naturally, Jill’s book has become my #1 go-to resource for …
Get your best garden possible by avoiding these 7 common beginner gardening mistakes
Southerners all know that smaller spaces are oftentimes the ones that are most ripe with potential. With these ideas, small backyards are full of promise.
Comfrey what is it & why you should grow it! Thousands of years ago, comfrey was an important part of any herb garden.
Alliums are easy to plant in fall and enjoy in spring. Check out our care tips for growing alliums and our favorite allium flower varieties.
Chickens foraging in an enclosed garden with vertical planters. Tagged: Outdoor, Side Yard, Garden, Walkways, Gardens, and Grass. Outdoor Garden Photos from A Sustainable Home Near Sydney Boasts Chicken Coops, Vertical Gardens, and More. Browse inspirational photos of modern outdoor spaces.
Humans have been using herbs for culinary & health benefits for as long as history has been recorded, check out my top six herbs for your flock
The Story of the World’s Most Famous Front Yard Vegetable Garden. READ & WATCH THIS GREAT VIDEO of how Kitchen Gardeners International and supporters helped Josée Landry and…
Square foot gardening is easy for beginners and seasoned gardeners. Check out the Beginners Guide to Square Foot Gardening for high yields from small spaces
Square foot gardening is easy for beginners and seasoned gardeners. Check out the Beginners Guide to Square Foot Gardening for high yields from small spaces
This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.
Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) is a drought-tolerant perennial with a long blooming time. Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant in your garden.
Take the guesswork out of your landscaping and put these tough shrubs to the test in your backyard. These shrubs are great for homeowners who are looking for easy-care solutions.
I do apologise for being rather late with this May update – but I have been away in America on the first trip of the ‘Monty Don’s American Gardens’ series that will be shown early next year. We filmed in Washington, Virginia, South Carolina, Miami, & Louisiana.
The practice of “Companion Planting”, a centuries-old gardening tradition, follows the theory that different plant species, planted close together, assist each other with nutrient production and ab…
An eggshell is more than just a useful container for the nutritious yolk and egg white inside: it is a prime example of nature's perfect packaging. Eggshells are beneficial for us too, consisting of 95%
Create a green roof on top of your coop for both aesthetic and environmental reasons.
Free-flowering, Agapanthus Brilliant Blue (African Lily) is a compact herbaceous perennial, boasting loose clusters of rich blue flowers, adorned with a darker stripe running through each petal. After 5 years, it will produce more than 100 flowers each summer. The ravishing blossoms sit atop slender stalks that arise from a lush clump of strap-shaped, fresh green leaves. This dwarf Agapanthus is very suitable for perennial borders or container planting on the balcony, terrace, or patio. May remain evergreen in milder winter climates.
Come dig (or, don't dig!) into natural no-till gardening - what it is, how to do it, and the stellar benefits it offers to organic soil and plant health.
Saul Nurseries in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia, have supplied thousands of plants for area greenroofs, both extensive and intensive, including the Atlanta City Hall. The owners wanted to install a small test greenroof to trial appropriate plants for the hot, humid climate. In August 2003 an existing small 8 x 6.5' shade shelter was reinforced to hold the load of the 4" growing substrate. The substrate consists of ItSaul Natural products including the Mr. Natural Liteweight Soil Mix, Hen Manure Compost, PermaTill expanded slate, and a small amount of coarse sand.
Find fast-growing vines for a fence, trellis or arbor from gardening pros at HGTV. Learn about wisteria, honeysuckle, bougainvillea and other trellis plants.
With a little attention, fruit trees can grow and fruit for years, providing delicious food for you, your neighbors and wildlife.
Oh my, how far she's come! When we first bought this home back in the summer of 2013, she was a blank slate. A couple of mature trees, a few useless mismatched shrubs in odd
Written by Los Angeles Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti, Velvet and Linen is a blog about Brooke's life with her Architect husband (also known as Steve), her three children and her ever evolving design style.
Malabar--June 2012 Something new to my garden this year! Red Stemmed Malabar spinach (Basella alba 'Rubra'), also know as Ceylon spiach, Indian spinach, Vine spinach and Malabar nightshade, has no relation to common garden spinach and it isn't a member of the nightshade family. What is it?--It's a heat-loving, great-tasting (spinach alternative) and an attractive addition to the kitchen garden! It has thrived in the record high temperatures that my Midwest garden has had this season--in fact it seems to have appreciated the heat and drought! The leaves can be harvested and used similar to spinach... in salads, quiches, sandwiches,stir-fries etc. Nutritionally, it has high levels of vitamins A,B, & C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, zinc, and decent amounts of Iron and copper. Malabar--August 2012 Malabar grows as a perennial in the tropics, but will reseed easily in cooler gardening zones. Small pink/violet blooms turn into dark berries that can be left to dry on the vine then harvested (as seeds) in the fall and saved to sew directly into the garden soil the following spring,--but the vine will reseed vigorously and seedlings can be easily collected and transplanted. Our World Tuesday Outdoors Wednesday Fertilizer Friday
Awesome tips about how to grow lilacs from where to place them in your yard to pruning and transplanting these beautiful flowering shrubs.
Specimen trees have an undeniable appeal, whether they are gnarled, showy, squat, gigantic, rare, graceful, or just plain odd. There's a time when every ga
Get expert advice for planting and growing lavender, from prepping soil to pruning. Plus, learn about the different types—like English, French and Spanish lavender—and how to harvest and use lavender flowers.
These beautiful perennial flowering vines and greenery vines come back to your garden every year without needing to be replanted after the winter.
Looking for beautiful plants and design ideas for your pollinator garden? Take a tour of this wild yet refined property for endless inspiration.
Southerners all know that smaller spaces are oftentimes the ones that are most ripe with potential. With these ideas, small backyards are full of promise.
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5 Evergreen Herbs to edge Flower Borders has Planting Ideas for decorative & scented hedging; an aromatic garden design
Written by Los Angeles Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti, Velvet and Linen is a blog about Brooke's life with her Architect husband (also known as Steve), her three children and her ever evolving design style.
