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Today's Projects
Here is what I built today...The first raised bed for the new house. This one is going to get filled soon, so I can do a late summer/fall garden.
My youngest has wanted some of these old-fashioned, fun stilts since he tried some at a farm festival a couple years ago. This was his first attempt to walk with them.
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A Beautiful Evening
I know, I have posted several times today. I promise this is the last one! :-)Once again, God shows how He can paint the most beautiful paintings in the sky. Every changing, forming, and no one can beat the expanse of His canvas.
I did not alter the color of these photos at all.
Enjoy...
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In the Backyard
Here we are outside in the backyard again. I thought I'd take a couple pics of some sneaky visitors, and some other little pretties.These two thought they could hide from me when I came outside. They had been enjoying the birdfeeder, but ducked into the cover...
Then I glanced over and got a glimpse of some yellow. This guy was taking a drink of the water on the ground from the sprinkler.
Basil flowers are so delicate.
Pepper blossoms
And the first red thing from the garden...
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Home-Made Compost Tumbler
Are you like me? Do you get a horrible case of the guilt trips every time you throw away a whole pile of food scraps?For some time I have wanted to build a compost bin. I have heard about these very easy compost tumblers that are supposed to be great. Now, if you go looking, they can be REALLY expensive. But THIS ONE sure looks neat huh? Looks like a giant hamster ball!
So here is my new compost tumbler, based upon a craigslist free tip to "save your money, make your own compost!" There is a very helpful person that likes to post tips on our local craigslist, in the farm & garden section. He (or she) is full of good, frugal advise!
In any case, here is something similar:
Make a Compost Tumbler
But the basics are, get a pickle barrel.
Drill a bunch of holes using a 1/2 inch drill bit.
And you're done!
You can build a stand if you want, add a crank, and all that....but why not just have the kids roll it across the yard once in a while?
Total cost:
Commercial compost tumbler: $130+
Home made compost tumbler: $12.00 for a pickle barrel from the local farm supply/feed store.
Here's another simple way of doing a compost bin.
Oh, and I can't forget my obligatory "garden pic" :-)
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Meatball Stew
Simple Sloppy Joes
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
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Blackberry Cobbler
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The Good Chocolate Cake
The Best Chocolate Frosting
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Dessert Apple Pizza with wheat pizza crust
Snickerdoodles
Hot Beef Dip
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