Author Archives: Slocum's Creak

Sometimes, plans change. At times, it’s out of necessity, and other times, opportunities drive change. I have just had such an experience. A friend asked me if I would like some tubs to grow things in. I had been looking for some, so yes, came easy. When asked how many I simply said surprise me.Continue reading “Container growing.”

  I hate the flimsy light-weight seed starters they put out every year.   They work, but they do not hold up. If you’re real careful, you may get two seasons, but it’s doubtful at best.   So, I set out and designed my own. Whether or not what I end up with is somethingContinue reading “New seed starter pots.”

  Long story short, I never realized an herb stripper was even a thing. Yesterday, while searching for an herb chopper, they popped up.   Now I’m convinced I want one. I read up a little and looked at designs for a bit and designed one and am 3D printing it now.   This isContinue reading “Herb stripper”

  I have several red buds in the yard and can’t help but notice that they have a tendency to spread. Though it’s only in the last three years or so that they have started what looks to be a full-on invasion of the property.   I only fairly recently learned that the flowers thatContinue reading “Red Bud trees.”

  It’s still a work in progress to be sure but I want an area where all of my compost can be kept together.    I got the idea from the sustainable me channel on youtube. I lined the bottom with several layers of cardboard, then some woody material that was lying around waiting toContinue reading “Newest compost bin.”

  Who doesn’t love a bargain? The other day the boys and I went to an estate sale.   The amount of things available to bid on was staggering. I’ve been to a lot of auctions in my life, but I don’t recall ever seeing so much stuff at one before.   To be honest,Continue reading “Auction finds.”

Today was a fairly productive day today. We had to travel out of town for a doctor visit. Normally, seeing the doctor is about all we acomplish for the day. Pick up a few groceries that we can’t find locally and scoot on home. Today, we finally found some chicks. We didn’t go overly crazy,Continue reading “Productive day”

Daytime temps keep inching upwards and the flowers are noticing. Our catmint, daffodils, and tulips are up and growing, as well as some other plants that are tired of being dormant. I’ve even seen some bees making the rounds looking for pollen and nectar. They will be able to get some on their next goContinue reading “Spring is so close.”