The first part of this article discussed some background on how to make a homemade worm bin setup. Also discussed were the components of the worm bin setup. Finally, how-to instructions were provided for making the worm bit feeding tray. In this article the how-to instructions for making the rest of the components of the worm bin setup will be discussed.
Homemade Worm Bins for Vermicomposting
In the internet, there are so many sources of ideas for making homemade worm bins for vermicomposting purposes. Homemade worm bins would range from office or desk bins to pails and buckets. Typically they would have similar ideas on how vermicompost and vermicompost leachate (sometimes called worm tea) are harvested or collected.
Then there are the commercial versions which are vertical worm farms like the Worm Factory 360 and the Can-O-Worms models. These use the stacked trays concept. In this theory, composting worms migrate upwards from one tray to another. This happens when the lower tray is depleted with food and new fresh food is added in the upper tray.
Then there are the commercial versions which are vertical worm farms like the Worm Factory 360 and the Can-O-Worms models. These use the stacked trays concept. In this theory, composting worms migrate upwards from one tray to another. This happens when the lower tray is depleted with food and new fresh food is added in the upper tray.
How to Paint on Bamboo Surface
Bamboo is one versatile material used around the garden. Whether used whole as a bamboo tube or split into bamboo strips, it's generally sturdy and lasts long. It's especially useful for staking plants as well as for creating trellises for vines.
The simplest way to prolong the life of bamboo and make it attractive is to apply oil-based paints on its surface. An oil-based paint, such as the regular quick-dry enamel, dries to a tough shiny finish after drying. Two coats of this, one dried thoroughly after the other, goes a long way in terms of attractiveness and durability for your garden's use.
The simplest way to prolong the life of bamboo and make it attractive is to apply oil-based paints on its surface. An oil-based paint, such as the regular quick-dry enamel, dries to a tough shiny finish after drying. Two coats of this, one dried thoroughly after the other, goes a long way in terms of attractiveness and durability for your garden's use.
Build a Container Trellis out of Bamboo
The first part of this article discussed the background and considerations for building a sturdy standalone container trellis. This part discusses the entire assembly of the garden trellis.
The assembly of the container trellis will be two-step. The first step will be to modify the garden pot so that the trellis holders can be permanently affixed inside the container. The second step will be to assemble the bamboo trellis for the vine. The trellis structure can be attached or detached anytime from the container.
The assembly of the container trellis will be two-step. The first step will be to modify the garden pot so that the trellis holders can be permanently affixed inside the container. The second step will be to assemble the bamboo trellis for the vine. The trellis structure can be attached or detached anytime from the container.
Sturdy DIY Bamboo Trellis in a Container
Here's a beautiful bamboo and steel wire trellis that you can easily build for your container or garden pot. Other than a pair of pliers with a wire cutter, you won't need any special tools.
Originally, all I wanted was a garden pot to cover a concrete patch in the middle of the grass lawn. This is a 1 foot square concrete slab that serves as a cover for a catch basin. You see, the slab's color sticks out amidst the lush green color of the lawn and so I wanted to hide it.
But I also had some flowering garden vine seedlings that needed transplanting and so a garden pot with its own standalone trellis was worth considering.
Originally, all I wanted was a garden pot to cover a concrete patch in the middle of the grass lawn. This is a 1 foot square concrete slab that serves as a cover for a catch basin. You see, the slab's color sticks out amidst the lush green color of the lawn and so I wanted to hide it.
But I also had some flowering garden vine seedlings that needed transplanting and so a garden pot with its own standalone trellis was worth considering.
Seedling Propagation of Thunbergia Grandiflora
Propagating Thunbergia grandiflora (Skyflower, Bengal Clock Vine or Blue Trumpet Vine) from cuttings is much more difficult than we thought. With the cuttings that we took from a nearby source, survival rate was a disappointing 0%. It is for this reason that we decided to head for the hinterlands of Mt. Makiling.
Since one of our daughters is studying at UPLB, DH already noticed the vines among the trees in our many visits to the campus via the UPLB shortcut. And yes, they were quite floriferous with the lavender-blue blooms. Unlike DH, I generally don't notice these things. Somehow, DH has this keen ability to hone in to surrounding flora wherever she goes.
Since one of our daughters is studying at UPLB, DH already noticed the vines among the trees in our many visits to the campus via the UPLB shortcut. And yes, they were quite floriferous with the lavender-blue blooms. Unlike DH, I generally don't notice these things. Somehow, DH has this keen ability to hone in to surrounding flora wherever she goes.
Cheap Cover for the Improvised Lawn Aerator
In a previous entry, I explained how you can assemble a homemade manual lawn aerator. Essentially, the lawn aerator uses spikes to create holes in the ground. Putting away and storing the garden aerator, however, may pose some problems.
The exposed pointed and sharp nails (spikes) can become very sharp even after continued use. There have been times when the spikes scratched my fingers and hands when I reached for this garden tool in the storage rack. So there has to be a way to store the garden tool without causing accidents.
The exposed pointed and sharp nails (spikes) can become very sharp even after continued use. There have been times when the spikes scratched my fingers and hands when I reached for this garden tool in the storage rack. So there has to be a way to store the garden tool without causing accidents.
