Water Barrel Stand

I can’t believe how long it’s taking me to get my water barrel up and running.  Ivory kindly passed one of the plastic drums she got from The Gettin’ Man* over to me hoping I’d get the lead out and post about it before she did, but that was...

Making Lasagna Beds

This is what I’ve let one of the best spots in my yard become.  A real shame because sun is at a real premium around here and this is one of the sunniest areas. The real reason for this neglect (besides laziness) is the soil is puny.  Gravelly, dead, sandy, weak...

“Organic” Eggs

I can’t say the following surprises me, but it does disappoint. Check out this video report on YouTube, and then take a look at this “Scorecard.” How does your egg supplier fare?

Curb Robbing Confidential

I saw one of my neighbors filling bags with mulched leaves and grass a couple of days ago as I was driving by.  He had a riding mower with a collection container in the back, and he was stacking the bags in an orderly fashion next to the curb.  They looked so good I...

Pure Honey Cough Drops

I’m  a lightweight when it comes to cough drops.  The industrial strength menthol ones are intolerable to me.  I’ve always felt like such a weinie about it, but I can’t understand how so many people willingly put those things in their mouths.  For a...