Wicking Beds

For a lazy gardener, wicking beds have a lot of attraction.  There’s not the same level of rushing about with hoses and sprinklers trying to keep a steady supply of water.  I’d looked at a few designs, including ones made from old IBC’s (Intermediate Bulk Containers) which are waterproof and only need to be cut... Continue Reading →

Making a Meadow Garden Part 1: Fun with Rocks

I find the rocks around our hills to be beautiful.  Not so much fun when we run into them in long grass with the truck, but otherwise they add interest to what would otherwise be a smooth and boring landscape.  Our rocks are very, very old.  Formed over four hundred million years ago, just as... Continue Reading →

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