It’s very worthwhile to start your own composting system, and the compost doesn’t have to be unsightly or smelly. Step 1: Compost Prep: Inside Small closed container in the kitchen. Line the inside with a bit of paper bag. When you dump the compost outside, the lining can go in with it. Do put in:Continue reading “Start a Compost System”
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Two Principles of Good Design
I trained as a painter, and I think I have pretty good design and color sense. That said, aesthetic sensibilities are subjective. People follow different principles which determine what they consider to be good design. When I planned which flowers to plant in which beds this spring, it helped me to articulate the two design principlesContinue reading “Two Principles of Good Design”
Why We Should All Garden
Like most people, I found myself reassessing a lot during the past few months. I finally had to confront things I’d put off thinking about- difficult things from the past and anxieties about the future. For a good while, I was gripped with constant sadness and unease. But something good was stirring underneath the surface. Continue reading “Why We Should All Garden”
From the Garden 