One of my sustainability goals is to feed my chickens a significant portion of their daily rations from my garden. They have lots of time to free […]
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DIY: Outdoor Games
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With COVID-19 cases yet again on the rise and beautiful weather, it’s the perfect time to plan an outdoor game night. With a few […]
Slugs eating garden goods
If I told you you have hundreds of creatures in your garden, each of whom had 27,000 teeth, you might opt to stay indoors. I know my […]
DIY Clothes Hangers
BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com While the time for spring cleaning has passed, it’s never too late to organize and beautify storage spaces. If you want to update your […]
Good luck isn’t the only thing clover can bring
During my childhood, I spent many hours searching through clover patches for four-leaf clovers. I desperately wanted to find one. Generally, I’ve always been good at finding […]
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com This is an ideal time of year to be drinking fresh herbal tea. Gather some edible plants (clover, yarrow, oregano, mint and more — […]
Galls and more to learn at arboretum
“You have some gall,” my friend replied after I sent him a slew of photos. The photos were of … wait for it … plant galls. If […]
DIY Jewelry Tree
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Maybe you want a new and interesting way to organize your jewelry. Or maybe you want to make a gift for someone who has […]
Deer can be a problem all over
Oh dear. Oh deer. Oh dear, oh deer. If you’ve gardened, or have friends who have, you probably know about deer overpopulation. Even if your haven’t had […]
DIY: Upcycled Accessories
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com You’ve made the garden bucket caddy from last week, and you’re about to throw out the leftover small scraps of jeans — wait! You […]
