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Repurposing trash into treasures for the garden

Repurposing trash into treasures for the garden

Annie Leonard, a proponent of sustainability, says ‘There is no such thing as ‘away.’  When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.’  This quote resonates deeply with me and is something I think about whenever it’s tempting to toss something that no longer has a purpose.  I love repurposed items in the garden. Things […]

Replacing a lawn with a garden – Part 2

Replacing a lawn with a garden – Part 2

Phew – I’ve been busy!  As promised a few weeks ago, here’s the next phase of my front lawn-removal project. After deciding on the materials and final shape of the pathways, the next step was to remove the lawn.  A physically grueling task to be sure. Enlisting help from those with strong backs, we removed […]