A ‘swale’, or ditch, is a shallow depression in the ground, designed to collect or redirect water. Swales, in permaculture, are used to mimic the water-collecting and water-holding abilities of a thick forest mulch. Swales have been used for centuries … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cool Carpentry Ideas
Extended Bean Trellis
Last year, I realized that this 5 foot fence was not going to be high enough to support the runner beans. To increase the height, but still be able to pick the beans without a ladder, I created these extenders. … Continue reading
Need Some, Leave Some
We are changing the way we think about our environment and especially, our food. I can feel the momentum building as more and more people are becoming aware of the damage that’s been done and are taking action to … Continue reading
Barn Style Bean Trellis
I’m a farm girl at heart, even though I was raised in the city. As a child, our family had a weekend home in Washington state on Silver Lake. My favorite part of heading to the lake for the weekend, … Continue reading
Planting Paint Sticks
Often, I seem to walk out of the local building supply with a free paint stick or two. This is most prevelant during gardening season, I mean fence painting season. Not only are the sticks great for stirring paint, they … Continue reading