Build a Raised Vegetable Garden
- by Diane Rixon on Jul 2nd 2009 11:00AM
- Filed under gardening and plants
My no-dig vegetable garden is still in its infancy. I have a big ole pile of grass clippings mixed with kitchen compost, as per the instructions of veggie guru Patricia Lanza in her wonderful book, Lasagne Gardening.Problem: This decaying pile is located in my front yard. A real visual treat for my neighbors, I'm sure. Honestly, it looks like I got halfway to the curb with a ton of garden waste then simply gave up and dumped it all on the lawn.
As a considerate citizen, I want to tidy things up with a low retaining wall. Trawling the Internet in search of easy-to-follow instructions, I cried "Hallelujah!" when I stumbled upon popular blogger Pioneer Woman's post, "Build Your Own Raised Flower/Vegetable Bed."

Frappes. Slushes. Sangria. Just the sweet sound of these drinks conjure up visions of deck parties, frosty pitchers, and those cute little drink umbrellas. 


Fourth of July is all about food, fun, friends and fireworks. If you're throwing a party this year, then chances are good that: a) you've probably got a great view of the firework action, and b) you're game for a few easy and inexpensive DIY touches to add just the right homespun, Americana touch to your '4th' fete. 







