Building a 3-Bin Composting System with Used Shipping Pallets Not long ago, we filmed an episode for Growing a Greener World, which was all about composting. To this day, we get many requests for the instructions on how to build the three-bin composting system made from used shipping pallets that I constructed during the episode. … Read more
Building SIP Raised Beds: Self-Watering, Wicking Bed Design Principles After years of testing and experimentation, I’m excited to share the essential elements that every self-watering, wicking bed needs to have. For too long, I’ve seen incomplete or faulty tutorials that have hindered the success of many gardeners. In this article, I’ll provide you with the … Read more
Troubleshooting Common Issues: Understanding the “Error Fetching the Page” Message Are you tired of encountering the frustrating “Error fetching the page” message while browsing your favorite websites or using online services? This issue can be particularly problematic when you’re trying to access important information or complete a task online. In this article, we’ll delve into … Read more
Transforming a Closet into a Dream Closet with the Ikea Pax Hack If you’ve visited ThePinkDream before, you know that I love a good Ikea Hack, organizing, and all things pink. Today, I’m sharing how we transformed my daughter’s closet with the Ikea Pax hack that basically encompasses all of the above! This might be … Read more
A Cheap DIY Garden Path You Can Complete in a Day Looking for a cheap DIY garden path you can complete in a day? Its possible! I mean, youre going to be sore as hell, but its doable! In the last decade of gardening, as with most things, Ive learned quite a bit. And a … Read more
Attracting Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators to Your Yard: Expert Tips Bees, butterflies, bats, and beetles may seem like an unlikely group, but they share a common trait – they’re top-tier pollinators, and our global food system relies heavily on them. In fact, close to 80% of flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce, and … Read more
Creating a Cheap DIY Garden Path in a Day Looking for a cheap DIY garden path you can complete in a day? It’s possible! I mean, you’re going to be sore as hell, but it’s doable! In the last decade of gardening, as with most things, I’ve learned quite a bit. And a big learning … Read more
Gardening with Recycled Tires: A Creative and Sustainable Approach The Americans keep on rolling, and tires keep on wearing out. Every year, there is almost one scrap tire created for every man, woman, and child in the United States. In 2001 alone, Americans discarded nearly 281 million tires, weighing some 5.7 million tons. All of … Read more
How to Keep Bugs out of Your Garden Naturally Are you looking for a way to keep bugs out of your garden without pesticides? You’re in the right place! Check out the following six tips to eliminate pesky garden bugs without chemicals! From using homemade organic insecticide sprays to proper garden maintenance, these tips will … Read more
Reusing Rainwater without Gutters: A Simple DIY Rain Barrel Looking for a way to reuse rainwater without using gutters? This easy DIY will show you how to upcycle a trash can into a rain barrel for under $35. With summer approaching, Eileen was working hard on her flower garden. She has a DIY planter box … Read more