Category Archives: DIY

Sifting Soil for Sprouts

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Two years ago we turned out back yardlet into gardens. With a lot of sweat and back spasms, we transformed broken concrete, weeds, and rusty nails into a little haven for plants and people. For the garden beds, it was … Continue reading →

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My Chicken Tractor Train

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jkmcintyre

If you don’t care about your yard, chickens are no problem – you let the chickens do their thing, your yard becomes one giant scratch zone (OK, I’m exaggerating, but only a little), and the chickens are happy. Let’s say, … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken coop / run, chickens, composting fence, DIY | 2 Comments

Building Cold Frames

Posted on April 10, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Our living room is small. The past two springs I have rearranged all our furniture so that I could start seeds in trays by the south-facing window. For three months every year the main feature of our living room, and … Continue reading →

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