gardening

October 8, 2015
Vanda Orchid in Kentucky

The Blue Vanda Orchid

If I only had ONE blooming indoor plant to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would be this one. I’ve never been so enthralled […]
May 7, 2014
POPS-SHOP-CARPENTER-BEE-TRAPS

The Great Carpenter Bee Trap Adventure!

Update: Pops is no longer making the traps to sell, but you can make your own with his carpenter bee trap instructions here. Pops (and Mom) […]
May 7, 2014
Keeping Honey Bees A Free Book!

Get a Free Book on Beginning Beekeeping

With all the discussion on LivingSmall.com about bees (mostly the destructive Carpenter Bee variety), I thought it would be nice to share a great (free) resource […]
June 24, 2012
Blackberries in the wild

Blackberries: A Simple Joy

I had a wonderful experience this weekend, eating some of nature’s bounty here on the farm. I thought I’d share it with you. Talk about eating […]
May 6, 2011
herb garden idea

Small Footprint Herb Garden Idea

  I just saw a link to this posted by my friend Jules over on FB and thought it would be a great idea for people […]
February 14, 2011
decorating with orchids

Beautiful Solution To An Orchid Problem

Sometimes, the smallest solution to a problem brings visual impact far beyond the expected… Case in point: My mother is great at coming up with creative […]