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A fire pit doesn’t have to cost a fortune. This one is functional and frugal — and it gives new life to an old charcoal grill. S’mores anyone? This fire pit was so easy to build and at only $40 [...]

Living sustainably can be as simple as purchasing goods from local businesses or from companies that give back to the community. Think about what you can live without, or commit to using things [...]

School teachers by and large are creative people who are constantly thinking of new projects and craft ideas to help children learn and grow. I don’t know many teachers (if any) who don’t have a [...]

If unique yard art appeals to you, then the flea market might be your shopping destination. Here are some tips to know before you go. For me, flea markets hold a certain attraction. I actually [...]

Container gardening with French flair. Bonjour my fellow gardeners! The month of July holds two holidays similar in spirit — first is the American Independence Day on the Fourth of July and the [...]

Building a bat house project with kids is a fun educational activity. Bonus: It’s also a natural way to keep your yard bug-free! Summer is finally here and the kids are out of school. [...]

Mexican free-tailed bats are here! If you are lucky enough to live in South Texas the Bracken Maternity Bat Colony, located in the vicinity of Garden Ridge, is home to 15-20 million female bats. [...]

Did you hear that? Shhh… listen carefully. Your weeds are trying to tell you something. The types of weeds popping up will tell you the overall condition of the soil in your garden. They can [...]

You’ve heard “set it and forget it” – well don’t let this become your mantra; it could end up costing you. Irrigation is often the last consideration when building a home. So if [...]

Bet you’re trying to come up with something extra special for the mother in your life. Why not give her something unique and handmade from the garden? Perhaps it’s cliché, but moms appreciate [...]