Author Archives: Slocum's Creak

An Exhaustive Guide to Growing PeasPeas! Those delightful little spheres of sweetness that pop with flavor. Whether you dream of snapping sugar peas straight from the vine, shelling plump garden peas for a creamy risotto, or enjoying the delicate tendrils of pea shoots in a salad, growing your own peas is a rewarding experience. ThisContinue reading “Growing peas”

A Deep Dive into LiFePO4 DIYFor a while now, I’ve been fascinated by the idea of home energy independence and the potential for a reliable backup power source.     So, I’ve decided to take the plunge and embark on an exciting DIY project: building my own powerwall using LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries.    InContinue reading “Building our own powerwall.”

A Guide to Growing Your Own Strawberries: There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-ripened strawberry. Imagine stepping into your garden and plucking those juicy red gems whenever the craving strikes! Growing your own strawberries is a rewarding experience, and with a little know-how, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest year afterContinue reading “Sweet sucess”

  Not everyone has heard of or perhaps considered the soil web. However I feel it is important enough to learn everything I can about it. This blog post will be a starting point for my quest for knowledge.   Care to come along? Hopefully this will start a spark for you. The Unseen MetropolisContinue reading “The soil web”

Finding Your Spring Cleaning MotivationThe days are getting longer, the birds are chirping, and a certain freshness hangs in the air. Spring is here! But along with the budding flowers and warmer temperatures often comes a less-than-thrilling task: spring cleaning.Let’s be honest, the thought of tackling cluttered closets, dusty corners, and grimy windows can feelContinue reading “Shake Off the Winter Dust”

  Every spring the youngest and I plant a cherry tomato plant in this container.  I let the dead plant stand all winter and then crumble it back into the container.   We’ve done this for going on five years with no issues at all. I’ve read you shouldn’t grow them in the same placeContinue reading “Tomato triumph.”

Your Comprehensive Guide to Planting Onions for a Bountiful Harvest.    From the pungent bite in your favorite salsa to the sweet caramelization that elevates French onion soup, onions are a culinary cornerstone. Growing your own onions is surprisingly rewarding, offering fresher flavor, a wider variety than you might find at the store, and theContinue reading “Tears of joy”

Laying the Foundation for Success:   An Exhaustive Guide to Preparing Garden Beds A thriving garden begins with healthy soil, and healthy soil starts with well-prepared garden beds. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting your gardening journey, taking the time to properly prepare your planting areas is the single most impactful stepContinue reading “Preparing garden beds”

I have gotten five new trees this year, a Nanking cherry tree is one of them. Nanking Cherry Trees:   A Hardy and Delicious Fruit TreeNanking cherry trees are a hardy and productive fruit tree that is perfect for home gardeners.   They are native to China and Korea, but they can be grown inContinue reading “Adding a cherry tree”

  A while back, I was given a plastic Truper brand wheelbarrow that needed some serious attention to be made usable. The biggest issue is the huge split that is about a foot long.   I used oversized washers to compensate for the holes where the original bolts had ripped through and tightened everything up,Continue reading “DIY PLASTIC FUSION”