I would say that I live a busy, reasonably typical family life. Rarely is there anything for which I need to confess. By general confession standards, this probably doesn’t qualify either. But, here … Read More... about A Cactus Disaster And A Confession
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A Cactus Disaster And A Confession
I would say that I live a busy, reasonably typical family life. Rarely is there anything for which I need to … Read More... about A Cactus Disaster And A Confession

Winter Chores In A Southern Garden
By jlbteh 2 Comments
Saying that it’s winter in Georgia is a bit of a contradiction to me. I grew up in Ohio and finished college … Read More... about Winter Chores In A Southern Garden

Be Aware Of Butterfly Bushes!
Please note that I’m not saying, “beware” of butterfly bushes, I'm just saying there's a need to keep a … Read More... about Be Aware Of Butterfly Bushes!

Too Many Fall Leaves? Build A Compost Bin!
Fall is here, the colors are beautiful, the temperature is perfect, and all is well…until the leaves start to … Read More... about Too Many Fall Leaves? Build A Compost Bin!

How To Clean A Lichen And Moss Covered Awning?
By jlbteh 4 Comments
Our awning looks like it has been deep inside a damp forest for years. The truth is, we live in a suburban … Read More... about How To Clean A Lichen And Moss Covered Awning?

How To Prune Neglected Woody Lavender
By jlbteh 4 Comments
I admit it! For several years now, I’ve pretty much ignored my lavender plant and focused my attention on many … Read More... about How To Prune Neglected Woody Lavender

How to Clean Tarnished Copper Pans
By jlbteh 4 Comments
When I was learning to cook, I didn’t think much about the type of pan I was using. The goal, at that point, … Read More... about How to Clean Tarnished Copper Pans

Maintaining Marble Countertops
By jlbteh 2 Comments
There was no question in my mind that, even before we decided to renovate our kitchen, we would have marble … Read More... about Maintaining Marble Countertops

Making A Rusty Iron Planter Beautiful Again
By jlbteh 4 Comments
This next project was pretty much a no brainer. Once the Heirloom Garden Bench and … Read More... about Making A Rusty Iron Planter Beautiful Again

Building A Flagstone Garden Retreat While Sheltering-In-Place
By jlbteh 4 Comments
My woodland garden, like most gardens, is a work in progress. It seems that I’m continually dividing and … Read More... about Building A Flagstone Garden Retreat While Sheltering-In-Place

A Restored Iron Bench Becomes A Place For Solitude
By jlbteh 2 Comments
This is a time of firsts for many of us. Everything is different, especially our daily routine of working and … Read More... about A Restored Iron Bench Becomes A Place For Solitude

A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Heroes
By jlbteh 2 Comments
These first months of 2020 have been unlike any I have ever experienced. Almost all of you reading this could … Read More... about A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Heroes

Refinishing A Mid-century Modern Side Table – Done!
By jlbteh 4 Comments
Have you ever worked on a project where nothing seems to go right? Yep, I’m there! We are refinishing a … Read More... about Refinishing A Mid-century Modern Side Table – Done!

Refinishing a Mid-century Modern Table – Part 2
By jlbteh 2 Comments
The project to refinish our Mid-century Modern side table is going on and on! Unfortunately, we’ve run into … Read More... about Refinishing a Mid-century Modern Table – Part 2

Refinishing A Mid-Century Modern Table
By jlbteh 2 Comments
Even now, in 2020, Mid-Century Modern furniture continues to be very popular. The warm wood tones and natural … Read More... about Refinishing A Mid-Century Modern Table

Should I Put Used Coffee Grounds On My Garden?
As a student of gardening for quite a while now, I read a lot, attend classes, and regularly get … Read More... about Should I Put Used Coffee Grounds On My Garden?

How To Collect And Store Your Favorite Plant Seeds
When fall arrived, it seemed that everywhere I looked in my garden, I saw dried plants offering up a bounty of … Read More... about How To Collect And Store Your Favorite Plant Seeds

How To Install A Rain Barrel To Collect Rainwater From Your Roof
By jlbteh 2 Comments
We finished building a rain barrel stand to support our 58-gallon water barrel. Now, its time to install the … Read More... about How To Install A Rain Barrel To Collect Rainwater From Your Roof

Replacing A Broken Flexible Drainpipe
By jlbteh 2 Comments
The location for the "still to be installed" rain barrel Our "soon to be installed" rain barrel will … Read More... about Replacing A Broken Flexible Drainpipe

How to Build a Rain Barrel Stand
By jlbteh 3 Comments
Our 58 gallon shipping barrel that will soon become our rain barrel We’re building a wood stand to safely … Read More... about How to Build a Rain Barrel Stand