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The roof is on the potting bench.  The overall roof length is 12 ft. (2x4x12) with a 2 ft. overhand on either side.  The bench is about 8′ long.  We used 6 galvanized 8′ roofing panels.

The garden has become a fairy land with LED edison lights.  The electricians finished their work, and the lights are on sensor to go on at sunset and off at sunrise.  I learned that adding vaseline to each light bulbs … Continue reading →

After building all the garden beds, there was one spot left in the garden that seemed prefect to build a utilitarian potting bench.  I wanted to use up recycled salvage supplies stored in the garage – french doors, deck boards, … Continue reading →

A new page was added!  dRain Garden

Herbs and flowers were added to the herb spiral to provide beneficial plants for the bees. Plant List: Garlic chives Lemon Thyme Larkspur Thyme “Silver Queen” German Chamomile Florence Fennel Nasturtium Cosmos Sweet Basil Stevia Dill “Bouquet” Marigold “Bonanza Mix” … Continue reading →

It was a busy weekend preparing for our nucs that we’ll pick up next Sunday.  It’s been a few years since the hives had bees, so it was time to take inventory and buy new wire bottom boards.  I scrubbed … Continue reading →

It was a perfect Saturday for handyman Rich to add a new shelf to the greenhouse.  The original shelves were used in the chicken coop.   The 2x4s were left over from building the garden gates, so no materials had to … Continue reading →