Author Archives: Marisa

Food Forest Expansion – Fruit Tree and Grape Additions

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Marisa

More than 40 years ago I lived on land out in the country. In the front yard were two very old apple trees. One needed to be cut down, which made me sad, but the other flowered and fruited every … Continue reading →

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Planning The 2026 Garden

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Marisa

Some things that have made gardening easier this year. They cost money and you don’t need to spend a lot to get into gardening. We have tried just about everything up here on the hill and at this point in … Continue reading →

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Wall Repair

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Marisa

It all started with a tiny kitten, meet Scrubbrush. Aka Frisky, aka Wallace, aka Wally wall killer. His mom showed up one day all alone. After deciding we would do, she brought this guy back with her. Sick, hungry, crying … Continue reading →

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Renter Friendly, Inexpensive, Easy Frame For Bathroom Mirror

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Marisa

We have lived here for around 18 or 19 years. Our master bathroom has undergone some changes, different flooring, wall colors, wallpaper removal, and even painting the cabinets. One thing that has never changed are the mirrors. Unframed, large, blank … Continue reading →

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Tote Scan Inventory Software Update

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Marisa

How has Tote Scan been working? The answer is we love it!

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ToteScan Inventory Software Review

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Marisa

It Rocks. You can find more information on their website here?

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Fake Clear Ice

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Marisa

You don’t know what you might need to know until you know you need to know it. Several years ago while we were doing sets and props for a startup theater we needed ice cubes that would … Continue reading →

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Learning How To Propagate

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Marisa

Years ago I went flower shopping for the very first time, best friend in tow. It was the nursery section of Builder’s Square and I had $20 burning a hole in my pocket. Flower money, which was also a first. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Finds At Aldi’s, Shopping Clearance Plants

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Marisa

Why is it called “Aisle of Shame”? My guess is because you go there for groceries and can come home with a chainsaw. I’m not ashamed of the things that I get from that aisle. In fact I went back … Continue reading →

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