A Cultivated Nest

Off The Shelf

I'm always interested in what others are reading so I thought I'd occasionally share what's on my nightstand these days. Currently I'm reading mostly books on Urban Homesteading and self-sufficient living . I'm really enjoying all of these books particularly "Quarter Acre Farm: How I Kept the Patio, Lost the Lawn, and Fed My Family For a Year" . Mostly because it's a mix of gardening ... Read More about Off The Shelf

Goodwill + Spray Paint=Easy Makeover

A few weeks ago I was browsing my local Goodwill and saw this fabulous object. A wooden birdcage! I have a thing for birdhouses/birdcages so this one had to come home with me especially since this big ol' thing was only $5.95! It's brown and I wasn't sure what color to paint it (cause I can never just leave anything the way it is) . So paint I must. But should it be red which ... Read More about Goodwill + Spray Paint=Easy Makeover

This Week In The Garden – What I’m Growing

My veggie garden is growing really well so far! Especially bed #1. I don't know if it's because (1) I started the plants by seed this year instead of buying starts (didn't want to invest too much money in case we moved and I had to leave them) or (2) if it's because I put them in the ground earlier than usual so they got a good head start or (3) the unseasonably warm weather we've ... Read More about This Week In The Garden – What I’m Growing

Sowing Seeds

Here are a few ideas to help you cultivate your nest: From Second Chances by Susan This cute container used to be a Spam can! What a great recycle/reuse project. From the fabulous Miss Mustard Seed A really wonderful 6 part VIDEO tutorial on how to make a slipcover! I already have my drop cloth purchased from Lowe's and I'm going to give it a try (It'll probably take me ... Read More about Sowing Seeds

Budget Bathroom Remodel – A Before & After

Hi! When we were planning on selling our house I knew I needed to update the bathroom that we have in the basement and it had to be on a budget! It still had the original sink from 1967 (which was brown). The toilet was also browny/beige but we replaced that last year with a white one. It a long narrow bathroom with no natural light. Here see for yourself! I have no idea why I would ... Read More about Budget Bathroom Remodel – A Before & After

This Week In The Garden – Make It Pretty!

Hi! The last frost date for my area was April 15 but I actually put my veggies out a few weeks earlier than that and as a result they've really growing beautifully already. Time will tell if this was a good move on my part or not. I used an old clear shower curtain to make a cold frame on nights where we had close to freezing temps and it worked amazingly well at protecting my starts! This ... Read More about This Week In The Garden – Make It Pretty!